A municipal council to administer Qalqilya was established in 1909 .
According to the Qalqilya Municipality , the modern city was founded in 1893 by residents of nearby Baqat al - Hatab .
A municipal council to administer Qalqilya Municipality was established in 1909 .
According to the Qalqilya Municipality , the modern city was founded in 1893 by residents of nearby Baqat al - Hatab .