Zella, Libya
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
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
Zella became municipality in the year 2022. First elected governor was in the year 2025.
See also
References
- ^ 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.