Al-Jiftlik

The village extends across 185,032 dunams of land in the Jordan Valley, positioned 33 kilometers north of Jericho at 400 meters below sea level.

The village name originates from the Turkish word chiflik, referring to land tenure during the Ottoman Empire, with territory belonging to the al-Masa'id Bedouin tribe.

Al-Jiftlik maintains traditional farming practices through local cooperatives, supporting agricultural production methods passed down through generations of Palestinian families.

The village council, established in 2005, manages local infrastructure including water networks and electricity distribution for approximately 3,100 residents.

Located within Area C of the West Bank, Al-Jiftlik operates under specific administrative conditions that affect construction permits and resource management.

Location: Jericho

Inception: 1950

GPS coordinates: 32.14417,35.49333

Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:59