Siris (Palestine)

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Coordinates: 32 ° 20 '  N , 35 ° 17'  E

Map: Palestinian Territories
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Siris ( Arabic سيريس, DMG Sīrīs ) is a village in the Palestinian Territories .

It is 31 kilometers south of Jenin ; and Maithalun and Dschudaida under the mountain " Huraisch " 400 meters above sea level. Siris has approx. 3000 inhabitants, who mainly live from casual work and the cultivation of grain, fruit, vegetables and livestock.

Siris has around 12,600 hectares of cultivated land and around 4,000 hectares of forest. The agrarian village, known for its olive and almond groves, has the main products olive oil, olives, grapes, figs and apricots. Families who have lived in Siris for centuries include Mahmoud, Awad, Samara, Zaid, and Qtait, among others.

See also: List of Cities in the Palestinian Territories