# Salfit

> city in West Bank, State of Palestine

**Wikidata**: [Q1972013](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1972013)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salfit)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/salfit

## Summary
Salfit is a Palestinian city located in the West Bank, serving as the capital of the Salfit Governorate. Situated in Asia at an elevation of 570 meters, it is classified as a municipality of the State of Palestine (Type A) and has a population of 10,911 as of the 2017 census. The city has a diverse administrative history, having been governed by the Ottoman Empire, Mandatory Palestine, Jordan, and Israel before coming under Palestinian administration in 1995.

## Key Facts
*   **Classification**: City; Municipality of the State of Palestine (Type A).
*   **Location**: West Bank, State of Palestine (Continent: Asia).
*   **Capital Of**: Salfit Governorate.
*   **Area**: 23,062 dunams.
*   **Elevation**: 570 meters above sea level.
*   **Coordinates**: 32.0819°N, 35.1822°E.
*   **Population**: 10,911 (2017 census); 8,682 (2007 census).
*   **Official Language**: Arabic.
*   **Nicknames**: "Basket of Grapes" (سلَّة العنب) and "City of Olives" (مدينة الزيتون).
*   **Postal Code**: 390.
*   **Timezone**: UTC+02:00 (Standard) / UTC+03:00 (Summer).
*   **Website**: http://www.salfeet.org/ (Arabic).

## FAQs
**What is the administrative history of Salfit?**
Salfit has been administered by several distinct entities over the last century. It was part of the Ottoman Empire (1517–1918), Mandatory Palestine (1920–1948), and the Jordanian annexation of the West Bank (1950–1967), followed by Israeli Military and Civil Administrations (1967–1995). Since October 10, 1995, it has been administered by the State of Palestine.

**What is the population history of Salfit?**
The city has grown from a population of 901 in 1922 to 10,911 in 2017. Other recorded population figures include 1,415 (1931), 3,293 (1961), 3,696 (1975), and 7,101 (1997).

**Which currencies have been used in Salfit?**
Due to its changing political status, Salfit has utilized the Palestine pound (1927–1950), the Jordanian dinar (starting 1950), the Israeli lira (1967–1980), the Old Israeli shekel (1980–1986), and the new shekel (starting 1986).

**Who are Salfit's twin cities?**
Salfit maintains twinning agreements with several international cities, including Crotone (Italy), Kenitra (Morocco), Ris-Orangis (France), Tepebaşı (Turkey), Wuppertal (Germany), and Totnes (UK), among others.

## Why It Matters
Salfit serves as a significant administrative center as the capital of the Salfit Governorate. Its strategic location is highlighted by its elevation (570m) and its proximity to numerous neighboring towns and settlements. The city's nicknames, "City of Olives" and "Basket of Grapes," underscore its agricultural importance in the region. It is also an active member of The Association of Palestinian Local Authorities (APLA), playing a role in broader local governance.

## Notable For
*   **Capital City**: Serves as the administrative center for the Salfit Governorate.
*   **Agricultural Heritage**: Known specifically as the "City of Olives" and "Basket of Grapes."
*   **High Elevation**: Located 570 meters above sea level.
*   **International Cooperation**: Maintains active twinning relationships with cities in Italy, France, Morocco, Germany, Turkey, Spain, and the UK.
*   **Digital Presence**: Has a dedicated municipal website and extensive documentation across 32 Wikipedia language editions.

## Body

### Geography and Demographics
Salfit is located in the West Bank at coordinates 32.0819°N, 35.1822°E. The city covers a total area of 23,062 dunams and sits at an elevation of 570 meters. The demonym for residents is *Salfiti* (سلفيتي) for males and *Salfitiyya* (سلفيتية) for females. The city has seen consistent population growth over the last century:
*   **1914**: 2,500
*   **1922**: 901
*   **1931**: 1,415
*   **1945**: 1,830
*   **1961**: 3,293
*   **1975**: 3,696
*   **1997**: 7,101
*   **2007**: 8,682
*   **2017**: 10,911

### Governance and Political Status
Salfit is a Type A municipality and a member of the Association of Palestinian Local Authorities (APLA). Its political jurisdiction has shifted repeatedly:
*   **Ottoman Empire** (1517–1918)
*   **Occupied Enemy Territory Administration** (1917–1920)
*   **Mandatory Palestine** (1920–1948)
*   **Jordanian Annexation** (1950–1967)
*   **Israeli Military Governorate** (1967–1981)
*   **Israeli Civil Administration** (1981–1995)
*   **State of Palestine** (1995–Present)

Administratively, it was formerly part of the Tulkarm Subdistrict (1967–1995) but is now the capital of the Salfit Governorate (1995–Present).

### International Relations
Salfit has established a wide network of twinned administrative bodies:
*   **Ris-Orangis, France** (since May 16, 1998)
*   **Crotone, Italy** (since March 14, 2014)
*   **Kenitra, Morocco** (since June 2, 2016)
*   **Tepebaşı, Turkey** (since September 3, 2018)
*   **Totnes, UK** (since December 2020)
*   **Havran, Turkey** (since May 27, 2022)
*   **Wuppertal, Germany** (since October 27, 2022)
*   **Colombes, France** (since March 7, 2024)
*   **Alcorcón, Spain** (scheduled November 2025)

### Infrastructure and Identifiers
The city uses postal code 390 and observes a speed limit of 50 km/h. Communications utilize the country code +970 and local dialing code +970-9. Salfit is tracked under various international IDs, including VIAF ID 157561660, GeoNames ID 282039, and OpenStreetMap Relation ID 19747785. The municipal logo is available via Wikimedia Commons.

## References

1. [بلدية سلفيت توقع اتفاقية توأمة مع مقاطعة كروتوني الايطالية](https://web.archive.org/web/20180726135328/https://www.alwatanvoice.com/arabic/content/print/508072.html)
2. [بلدية سلفيت توقع اتفاقية شراكة وتعاون( توأمة) مع الجماعة الحضرية القنيطرة في المملكة المغربية](https://web.archive.org/web/20180801190644/http://www.salfeet.org/?p=5664)
3. [بروتوكول توأمة بين بلديتي “تابه باشي” التركية و”سلفيت” الفلسطينية](http://www.alistenhadh.com/index.php/news/761753)
4. [وفد من بلدية ريس اورنجيس الفرنسية يزور بلدية سلفيت](https://www.alwatanvoice.com/arabic/news/2011/10/27/207717.html)
5. Virtual International Authority File
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13. [Source](http://www.pcbs.gov.ps/Downloads/book490.pdf)
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