Baqa al-Gharbiyye

Basic Information

Type

City

Governorate

Haifa District (Israel)

Region

Israel - Triangle

Overview

Baqa al-Gharbiyye is a Palestinian town in the Triangle region, located near the Green Line. Before 1948, it was a village of about 2,500 residents cultivating grains and vegetables on the fertile coastal plain. The village came under Israeli control in 1948 and was subjected to military rule until 1966. Significant agricultural land was confiscated for Jewish settlements including Bat Hefer and others. The town has grown to over 29,000 residents and is known for its strong educational tradition.

Historical Significance

Palestinian town in the Triangle; strong educational tradition; divided by separation barrier from its eastern counterpart (Baqa ash-Sharqiyya in the West Bank).

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• Israel CBS
• Adalah

Separated from West Bank twin town