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village in northern

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. Located to the north of

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, it falls under the jurisdiction of

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. In it had a population of .

History

The village was established in 1945 by sons of families from

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. Over time the founders were joined by

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(nomads) and

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(farmers) from the

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. The village was recognised by the authorities in 1979.

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History

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