An Nabi Elyas (or An Nabi Ilyas) is a small but lively village on the road from Nablus to Qalqilya. Despite its small size, the village is an industrial and commercial hub for the surrounding area, and has a busy high street. It is just 2km from the city of Qalqilya, one of the biggest in the West Bank.
More than a quarter of the population of An Nabi Elyas are originally refugees.
Population: 1,214 (2006)
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An Nabi Elyas’ busy centre has an abundance of shops and facilities that bely this village’s small size. Grocery stores, a pharmacy, a dentists and furniture warehouses can be found on the main road. It is becoming increasingly popular as a shopping destination for those in the surrounding villages.
While snacks and drinks can be purchased at shops in the village, the best bet for a meal out is the city of Qalqilya, 2km to the west.
Qalqilya, 2km to the west, has hotels but the best variety is on offer in either Nablus or Ramallah.