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Jalu

Jalu () is an oasis town in eastern Libya, located in the Al Wahat District within the historical region of Cyrenaica. It is one of the main oasis settlements in the Libyan Desert and has historically served as an important stop for trans-Saharan trade routes linking North Africa with Central Africa.

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Place details

Locality: جالو
Region: الواحات
Country: ليبيا
Population: 13,401
Timezone: Africa/Tripoli

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Key facts

Settlement.official_name: Jalu
Settlement.native_name: جالو
Settlement.settlement_type: Oasis town
Settlement.pushpin_map: Libya
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: bottom
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location of Jalu in Libya
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Municipality
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Al Wahat District
Settlement.subdivision_type3: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Cyrenaica
Settlement.population_as_of: 2010
Settlement.population_total

Wikidata facts

Country: Libya
Located in: Al Wahat District
Elevation: +40
Time zone: UTC+02:00
Image: Sahara Desert in Jalu, Libya.jpeg

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Article

17 sections

Contents

Etymology
History
Early history
Modern period
Italian occupation and resistance
Geography
Districts
Economy
Sports
Landmarks
Events
Climate
Notable people
Gallery
See also
References
External links

Jalu is known for its fertile oasis environment and extensive palm groves, making it one of the notable date-producing areas in Libya. The town also hosts the annual Jalu International Dates Festival.