Zaatari
refugee camp in Mafraq Governorate, Jordan
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Zaatari refugee camp is a refugee camp. It is located in Jordan, about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the Syrian border. It is one of the world's largest refugee camps.[1] it is the world's largest camp for Syrian refugees.[2] It developed into a permanent setltement, with a main street, and a market along the main street. In August 2015, UNHCR estimated a population of 79.900 people.[3] The camp covers an area of about 15 square kilometres (5.8 sq mi). Over time, Zaatari has grown to be Jordan's fourth-largest settlement.
Zaatari
مخيم الزعتري | |
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Refugee camp | |
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  Zaatari Location in Jordan | |
| Coordinates: 32°17′44.4″N 36°19′25.5″E / 32.295667°N 36.323750°E | |
| Country |  Jordan |
| Governorate | Mafraq Governorate |
| Settled | July 2012 |
| Government | |
| • Camp Manager | Hovig Etyemezian |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km2) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 78,908 |
| • Density | 62,710/sq mi (24,212/km2) |
| figures from 2 January 2018 (UNHCR) | |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (UTC+3) |
| Area code | +(962)2 |
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References
change- ↑ "Refugee Camp for Syrians in Jordan Evolves as a Do-It-Yourself City" "Refugee Camp for Syrians in Jordan Evolves as a Do-It-Yourself City"]. by Michael Kimmelman in The New York Times 4 July 2014
- ↑ Hayden, Sally (22 March 2017). "Inside the world's largest camp for Syrian refugees". Irish Times. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
- ↑ United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). "UNHCR data Portal". UNHCR Syria Regional Refugee Response. Archived from the original on 8 October 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
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