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|official_name = Janzour|native_name = {{Arabic-international|ar|جَنْزُور}} |
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|other_name = Zanzur |
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|pushpin_map = Libya |
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|map_size = 200px |
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|map_caption = Location in Libya |
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|coordinates_region = LY |
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|coordinates_display = inline |
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|subdivision_type = Country |
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|subdivision_name = [[Libya]] |
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|established_title = First settled |
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|established_date = 5th century BC |
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|founder = |
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|leader_title = [[Mayor]] |
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|leader_title1 = Governing body |
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|leader_name1 =Janzour Municipal Council |
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|population_as_of = 2006 |
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|population_footnotes = <ref>15 years and older (Libyan and non-Libyan) see [http://bsc.ly/downloars_file.php?Id=29 bsc.ly]</ref> |
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|population_total = 88,073 |
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|timezone = [[Central European Time|CET]] |
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|utc_offset = +1 |
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|timezone_DST = [[Central European Summer Time|CEST]] |
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|utc_offset_DST = +2 |
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|elevation_m = 2–60 |
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|elevation_ft = 6.5-196.8 |
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|latd=32|latm=49|lats=02 |latNS=N |
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|longd=13|longm=00|longs=40 |longEW=E |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Janzur has |
Janzur has was part of Jafara District since 2001. Before that it was part of [[Zawiya District]] in 1998 and Before that it was part of [[Tripoli District, Libya|Tripoli District]] in 1995 and Before that it was part of Tarabulus Baladiyah in 1987 and Before that it was part of Janzour Baladiyah in 1983. |
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Janzur is also considered a suburb of Tripoli since it is geographically close to it. Janzur is divided into smaller districts, the central of which is called Janzur A-Soque, where many institutions, banks, and the old market are located. Its dwellers are called Janazrah (plural of Janzuri-one who is from Janzur). Other areas include Janzur Awlad Benhamad, Essat, Janzur the 17th Highway Bridge, Janzur Shargia, Sayad... |
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After the revolution that ousted Gaddafi, Janzur is back to being part of Tripoli District. |
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==Agriculture== |
==Agriculture== |
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The area is of great agricultural value because of the winter rain and the mild weather. The palm and olive trees used to be widespread in the city; however, due to urban planning, and the dramatic increase of people colonization, a lot of these trees disappeared especially the orange trees. |
The area is of great agricultural value because of the winter rain and the mild weather. The palm and olive trees used to be widespread in the city; however, due to urban planning, and the dramatic increase of people colonization, a lot of these trees disappeared especially the orange trees. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.janzour.com/ "Janzour - The Mediterranean Elegance"] janzour.com |
*[http://www.janzour.com/ "Janzour - The Mediterranean Elegance"] janzour.com |
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*[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/LY/53/Janzur.html "Janzur, Libya"] Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. |
*[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/LY/53/Janzur.html "Janzur, Libya"] Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. |
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[[Category:Populated coastal places in Libya]] |
[[Category:Populated coastal places in Libya]] |
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[[Category:Port cities of the Mediterranean Sea]] |
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Revision as of 15:18, 26 May 2014
32°49′02″N 13°00′40″E / 32.81722°N 13.01111°E
Janzour
Zanzur | |
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| Country | Libya |
| First settled | 5th century BC |
| Government | |
| • Governing body | Janzour Municipal Council |
| Elevation | 2–60 m (6.5−196.8 ft) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
| • Total | 88,073 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Janzour or Janzur /ˈdʒɑːnzʊər/ (Arabic: جَنْزُور Janzūr), also known as Zanzur, is a city in north-western Libya, located 12 kilometers west of the capital Tripoli.[2]
History
Janzur has was part of Jafara District since 2001. Before that it was part of Zawiya District in 1998 and Before that it was part of Tripoli District in 1995 and Before that it was part of Tarabulus Baladiyah in 1987 and Before that it was part of Janzour Baladiyah in 1983.
Janzur is also considered a suburb of Tripoli since it is geographically close to it. Janzur is divided into smaller districts, the central of which is called Janzur A-Soque, where many institutions, banks, and the old market are located. Its dwellers are called Janazrah (plural of Janzuri-one who is from Janzur). Other areas include Janzur Awlad Benhamad, Essat, Janzur the 17th Highway Bridge, Janzur Shargia, Sayad...
Agriculture
The area is of great agricultural value because of the winter rain and the mild weather. The palm and olive trees used to be widespread in the city; however, due to urban planning, and the dramatic increase of people colonization, a lot of these trees disappeared especially the orange trees.
References
- ^ 15 years and older (Libyan and non-Libyan) see bsc.ly
- ^ http://www.janzour.com/Janzour%20City.htm
External links
- "Janzour - The Mediterranean Elegance" janzour.com
- "Janzur, Libya" Falling Rain Genomics, Inc.
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