Zella, Libya
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Zella
زلة Zillah | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Zella Location in Libya | |
| Coordinates: 28°32′56″N 17°33′04″E / 28.54889°N 17.55111°E | |
| Country |  Libya |
| Region | Fezzan |
| District | Zella |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| Elevation | 2,260 ft (689 m) |
| Population | |
• Estimate (2021) | 12,031 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| Area code | 057 |
Zella or Zalla (Arabic: زلة az-Zallah) is an oasis[1] in Libya, in the northeastern Fezzan region . The Sahara Desert town is approximately halfway between Marada and Hun in the Jufra District.
Features
[edit]Zella is a city in the Midlands of Libya. Situated just in the North of Haruj Lava ( Called Alharuj Alaswad) is the site of an ancient Berber and Arab castle. There are a number of smaller oases in the vicinity, such as Tirzah, Meduin, Tagreft and Tlesim. Zella is a gateway to Alharuj Al Asswad. There are nearby some Oil and GAs Resources Fields.
Administration
[edit]Zella became municipality in the year 2022. First elected governor was in the year 2025.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Weissleder, Wolfgang (2011-06-15). The Nomadic Alternative: Modes and Models of Interaction in the African-Asian Deserts and Steppes. Walter de Gruyter. p. 14. ISBN 978-3-11-081023-3.
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