| Waddan ودان |
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| A view of Waddan from the Toza | |
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Waddan
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| Country | Libya |
| Region | Fezzan |
| District | Jufra |
| Elevation[1] | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Population (2004)[1] | |
| • Total | 27,590 |
| Time zone | UTC + 2 |
Waddan (Arabic: ودان) is a Saharan desert oasis town in the northeast Fezzan region of southwest Libya. It is in the Jufra District.
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Waddan is located 230 km (140 mi) south of Sirte, and 19 km (12 mi) northeast of Hun. The town is at the crossroads of the Sirte-Waddan Road and the Fezzan Road.
The natural springs support native date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) groves.
During the 2011 Libyan Civil War, NATO forces bombed an ammunition store in the town.[2] On 8 September 2011, the town was reported to be under the control of forces allied with the National Transitional Council.[3]
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