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Story of Zababdeh: a Christian town by the university road

A town 15 km south-east of Jenin at 365 m, where Christians form 76 percent of residents, on 5,719 dunams.

Zababdeh lies 15 km south-east of Jenin, at 365 m above sea level, about 2 km from the Arab American University.

The town covers some 5,719 dunams and has an estimated 4,555 residents; Christians make up 76 percent, making it one of the few West Bank towns that retains a Christian majority, with churches and community institutions.

Its people work in farming, trade, the university and the nearby service sector.

Source: Wikipedia (English) — "Zababdeh" — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zababdeh