Jericho, West Bank

Jericho: city in the Palestinian National Authority

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Quick Facts about Jericho

Population 23,220
Country State of Palestine
State West Bank (Palestinian Territory)
Phone Area Codes (+970) 02
Area 59 km2
Official name أريحا
Latitude & Longitude 31.8667,35.4500
Named for Yarikh
Official language Arabic
Altitude -902 feet / -275 meters
Capital city Jericho is capital of Jericho Governorate
Establishment January 01, -9600 (11626 years ago)
Time Zone UTC+02:00
Local time 19:51:21 (23rd April 2026)

Geography

Jericho is located at 31°52'0"N 35°27'0"E (31.8666667, 35.45).

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Official website of Jericho

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2006 20,416 - census
2016 23,220 12.08% census
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