Janzur
Coordinates: 32°49′02″N 13°00′40″E / 32.81722°N 13.01111°E
| Janzour جَنْزُور Zanzur | |
|---|---|
  Janzour Location in Libya | |
| Coordinates: 32°49′02″N 13°00′40″E / 32.81722°N 13.01111°E | |
| Country | Libya |
| Muhafazah | Greater Tripoli |
| Baladiyah | Janzour |
| First settled | 6th century BC |
| Government | |
| • Governing body | Janzour Municipal Council |
| Elevation | 2–60-- m (6.5-196.8 ft) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
| • Total | 88,073 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
History
On March 6, 1912, the Italian forces became the first to use airships in war, as two dirigibles dropped bombs on Turkish troops and Libyan Mujahideen encamped at Janzour, from an altitude of 6,000 feet.[2]
Janzour became a Baladiyah that followed the Greater Tripoli Muhafazah, Janzur was part of Jafara District since 2001. Before that it was part of Zawiya District in 1998 and Before that it was part of Tripoli District in 1995 and Before that it was part of Tarabulus Baladiyah in 1987 and Before that it was part of Janzour Baladiyah in 1983.
Agriculture
The area is of great agricultural value because of the winter rain and the mild weather. The palm and olive trees, as well as orange trees used to be widespread in the city; however, due to urban planning, and the dramatic increase of people colonization, a lot of these trees disappeared especially the orange trees. Janzour is becoming a highly urban area, as new hospitals, schools, and roads are being built. Right now, it is home to many significant institutions, including the Libyan Academy, University of Tripoli: Faculty of Arts, School of Medicine, Engineering and Vocational Colleges...etc.
References
External links
- "Janzour - The Mediterranean Elegance" janzour.com
- "Janzur, Libya" Falling Rain Genomics, Inc.