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Misrata

Northern Africa

Misrata is Libya's third-largest city, with roughly 881,000 inhabitants, situated on the Mediterranean coast east of Tripoli. It serves as both the capital of Misrata District and an important economic hub for the country.

Facts
Population
881,000 1
Area (sq km)
2770 2
Founding Year
601 to 700 CE 1
Elevation (m)
10 2
Latitude
32.377778 degrees north 2
Longitude
15.090139 degrees east 2
Sources
1. Misrata (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • History
    Modern Misrata was established around the 7th century AD during the beginning of modern Libya's rule by the Caliphate.
  • Infobox, population
    881,000
  • In Group: Cities of Northern Africa (World), Wikipedia; part-of country and UN M49 subregion
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2. Misrata (Wikidata)
  • P625 (coordinate location)
    latitude 32.377778, longitude 15.090139
  • P2044 (elevation above sea level)
    elevation 10 m
  • P2046 (area)
    area 2770.0 sq km
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