Ramallah

Name: Ramallah
Address: West Asia, Palestine

West Asia, Palestine

Palestine

People from Ramallah are called:

Male/General:

Palestinian

Pronunciation:

/rəˈmælə/

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Population:: 38,998 (2024 est.)
Country:: Palestine
Region:: West Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Arabic 'Rām Allāh', meaning 'God's Height'. Administrative center of West Bank.

About Ramallah

De facto administrative capital of the Palestinian Authority.
Located in the central West Bank.
Cultural and economic center of Palestinian territories.
Home to numerous NGOs and international organizations.
Known for vibrant cultural scene and historical significance.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Jerusalem

15 km south

People are called:

Jerusalemite

Tel Aviv

60 km west

People are called:

Tel Avivian

Amman

70 km east

People are called:

Ammani

Quick Facts

Population:: 38,998 (2024 est.)
Country:: Palestine
Region:: West Asia

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