Jenin
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Jenin (/dʒəˈniːn/; Arabic: 
جنين (help·info) Ǧinīn) is a Palestinian city in the northern West Bank. It serves as the administrative center of the Jenin Governorate of the State of Palestine and is a major center for the surrounding towns.[3] In 2007, Jenin had a population of approximately 40,000 people, whilst the Jenin refugee camp had a population of 10,000.[1] Jenin is under the administration of the Palestinian National Authority (as part of Area A of the West Bank).
Palestinian city, northern West Bank
Municipality type A in State of Palestine
Jenin | |
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| Arabic transcription(s) | |
| • Arabic | جنين |
| • Latin | Jinin (official) Janin (unofficial) |
| Hebrew transcription(s) | |
| • Hebrew | ג'נין |
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  Jenin Location of Jenin within Palestine | |
| Coordinates: 32°27′40″N 35°18′00″E | |
| Palestine grid | 178/207 |
| State | State of Palestine |
| Governorate | Jenin |
| Government | |
| • Type | City |
| • Head of Municipality | Hadem Rida |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37,342 dunams (37.3 km2 or 14.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2007)[1] | |
| • Total | 39,004 |
| • Density | 1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi) |
| (plus 10,371 in Jenin refugee camp) | |
| Name meaning | The spring of gardens[2] |