The Nablus Governorate (Arabic: محافظة نابلس Muḥāfaẓat Nāblus) is an administrative district of the Palestinian National Authority located in the Central Highlands of the West Bank, 53km north of Jerusalem. It covers the area around the city of Nablus which serves as the muhfaza (seat) of the governorate. It is governed by Mahmoud Aloul.
[edit] Municipalities
[edit] Cities
The only city in the governorate is Nablus.
The following localities have populations over 4,000 and municipal councils of 11-15 members.
[edit] Village councils
The following localities have populations above 1,000 and village councils of 3 to 9 members.
[edit] Refugee camps
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Coordinates: 32°14′26″N 35°17′13.50″E / 32.24056°N 35.287083°E / 32.24056; 35.287083
