Beit Amin

Beit Amin (Arabic: بيت أمين) is a Palestinian village located in the central West Bank, approximately 13 kilometers (8 miles) southwest of Ramallah. It falls within the administrative jurisdiction of the Deir Ibzi' municipality in the Ramallah and al-Bireh Governorate.

Historically, Beit Amin has been inhabited primarily by Palestinian Muslims. Agriculture, particularly olive cultivation, has been a significant part of the village's economy. The village, like many others in the West Bank, has been affected by the Israeli occupation, facing challenges related to land access, movement restrictions, and settlement expansion.

Demographic data for Beit Amin is generally included within the larger statistics for the Deir Ibzi' municipality. Information on the village's specific population can vary depending on the source and methodology used. The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) is a primary source for demographic information in the Palestinian territories.

The name Beit Amin translates roughly to "House of Amin" or "Place of Trust/Safety" in Arabic. The origin of the name and its historical significance within the local context are rooted in local oral traditions and historical accounts. More in-depth research into local archives and oral histories would be required to fully elaborate on the etymology and early history of Beit Amin.