Badr, Libya

Badr (Arabic: بدر, /ˈbɑːdər/ is a small town in the Nalut District in northwestern Libya, with a population of 18,693 as of 2010. Prior to the 2007 reorganization of districts, it was part of Yafran District. The town is currently home to the Alseaan (El-See’an) tribes, who moved into the area in the early to mid 20th century replacing the Al-Haraba tribes. Discoveries in the late 20th century showed a large quantity of oil and gas underlying the area.

Badr
بدر
Town
Badr
Location in Libya
Coordinates: 32°01′00″N 11°30′00″E
Country Libya
RegionTripolitania
DistrictNalut
Elevation
2,881 ft (878 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total18,693
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
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