Mashashita Explained

Official Name:Mashashita
Native Name:المشاشطة
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Libya
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Libya
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Libya
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Tripoli
Subdivision Type3:Municipality
Subdivision Name3:Janzur (Zanzur)
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Timezone:UTC+2
Coordinates:32.7986°N 13°W
Elevation M:31

Mashashita (المشاشطة) is a village in Libya about 22km (14miles) west of Tripoli. It is known for olive trees, palm trees, and some vegetables. The town has a mosque, called Salem Almashat Mosque, which is estimated to be 400 years old. Mashashita is located within the administrative district of Tripoli.

32.7986°N 13°W