Turmus Ayya
Palestinian village in Ramallah and al-Bireh, West Bank, State of Palestine / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Turmus Ayya (Arabic: ترمسعيّا) is a Palestinian town located in the Ramallah and al-Bireh Governorate in the West Bank, in Palestine. According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS), it had a population of 2,464 in 2017.[1] An estimated 80% of the residents are Palestinian binationals with US citizenship.[3]
Quick Facts Arabic transcription(s), • Arabic ...
Turmus Ayya | |
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Arabic transcription(s) | |
• Arabic | ترمسعيّا |
• Latin | Turmus'ayyeh (official) Tourmous Ayyeh (unofficial) |
Location of Turmus 'Ayyā within Palestine | |
Coordinates: 32°02′09″N 35°17′10″E | |
Palestine grid | 177/160 |
State | State of Palestine |
Governorate | Ramallah and al-Bireh |
Government | |
• Type | Village council |
• Head of Municipality | Wadee Alkam |
Area | |
• Total | 17,606 dunams (17.6 km2 or 6.8 sq mi) |
Population (2017)[1] | |
• Total | 2,464 |
• Density | 140/km2 (360/sq mi) |
Name meaning | Thormasia[2] |
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Turmus Ayya is the frequent target of Israeli settler violence.[4][5]