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last updated Feb. 9, 2007

Qalqilya is governorate or regional council in West Bank (Occupied Palestinian Territories)

Population

Year	Population	Area	Region
2007	91,217		West Bank (Occupied Palestinian Territories)

1997	72,007	166 sq km	West Bank (Occupied Palestinian Territories)

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With a name that predates to Roman times when it was referred to as "Kalkelie", this informal name is still used by its residents today. With a population of 42,000 inhabitants in 2008, More

Leadership
Rabih Khandakji, Governor, FatehMuhammed Khader, Governor's Assistant,

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	News on Qalqilya Fears dominate in enclosed Qalqilya before UN bid Qalqilya zoo acquires new hippo OPINION: Western-backed Palestinian Authority‘s religious tolerance a concern Palestinian tensions on the rise in West Bank town Photos

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