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Al Burayj, Palestinian Territory
Gaza Strip · Palestinian Territory
Al Burayj is a mid-size city in Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory with a population of 34,951. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
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About Al Burayj
Bureij is a Palestinian refugee camp located in the central Gaza Strip east of the Salah al-Din Road in the Deir al-Balah Governorate. The camp's total land area is 529 dunums and in 2017, it had a population of 28,024 with 28,770 registered refugees. The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) 2017 census listed a population of 15,491 in the surrounding Bureij municipality apart from the camp population.
People
Climate
| Population | 34,951 |
| Population Density | 194,172 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.4394°, 34.4031° |
| Timezone | Asia/Gaza |
| Country | 🇵🇸 Palestinian Territory |
| State / Province | Gaza Strip |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 13.2 inches (336 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Al Burayj
Al Burayj is a mid-size city in Palestinian Territory (Gaza Strip) with a population of 34,951. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Gaza.
Climate in Al Burayj
Al Burayj has an average annual temperature of 21.7°C (71°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.3°C), the coldest is Feb (14.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 295 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.5°F |
| 29% above Palestinian Territory avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 194,172/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4394°N, 34.4031°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Gaza |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 112 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
Al Burayj has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 56°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Al Burayj
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مسجد الشهيد | — | — | — | — |
| Bureij joint primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Bureij Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Bureij Secondary School for Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Male primary school Bureij | — | — | — | — |
| Bureij Middle School for Boys | — | — | — | — |
| Bureij Middle School for Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Bureij joint primary school | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Al Burayj
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| radio darom 95.8fm 97fm (IL) | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Al Burayj
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Fortress facing Gaza | ||||
| Al Qarara cultural museum | ||||
| Al-Nour AlMohammadi mosque | ||||
| Beit HaGvura | ||||
| Fish Farm | ||||
| Ministry of Interior | ||||
| Qaser Al-Basha Museum | ||||
| Yasser Arafat Foundation - Gaza | ||||
| ארכיון אורים | ||||
| מוזיאון של קיבוץ |
Libraries in Al Burayj
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL esra'a Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al Nour Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al-Nahda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al-Yazjy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| AlAwael Bookshop | 0.0 | |||||
| AlHoda Book Shop | 0.0 | |||||
| Almanara Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Alquds Book Shop | 0.0 | |||||
| ALwehda bookshop | 0.0 | |||||
| Angel Eyes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dar Alketab w Alsona Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elyan library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eschol public library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hazim Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jareer workshop | 0.0 | |||||
| Khan Younis Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Masoor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library-Under Construction | 0.0 | |||||
| Palestinian Planning Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Semsem Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה עירונית אשקלון | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה עירונית | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة المركزية | 0.0 | |||||
| سمايل كنج للهدايا والقرطاسية | 0.0 | |||||
| مطبعة كوالتي | 0.0 | |||||
| مطبعة ومكتبة مؤمن | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتب دحلان | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة ابو عيسى | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة التوفيق | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الجليل | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الحاج صلاح أبو طه | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الفردوس | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة المنار | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة المنارة | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة اليازجي | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة جواهر لال نهرو | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة حسونة | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة خزاعة المركزية | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة منصور | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Al Burayj
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Market | |||||
| Feras Market | |||||
| New Town Market | |||||
| השוק העירוני אשקלון | |||||
| بوابة اصداء الشمالية | |||||
| سوق الجمعة | |||||
| سوق الجمعة | |||||
| سوق الحلال | |||||
| سوق اليرموك الشعبي |
Hotels in Al Burayj
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Al Burayj
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Al Burayj
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Al Burayj
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Al Burayj
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Al Burayj
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Al Burayj
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Al Burayj
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Al Burayj
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | Large Airport |
| El Arish International Airport | AAC | Large Airport |
| El Jora Airport | EGH | Medium Airport |
| Nevatim Air Base | VTM | Medium Airport |
| Ramon Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Tel Nof Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Beersheba (Teyman) Airport | BEV | Small Airport |
| Dimona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Gvulot Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hatzerim Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Hatzerim Northwest Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hatzor Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Herzliya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kedma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kzeiot Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mishmar Ayalon Highway Strip H | — | Small Airport |
| Naan Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Negba-Gold Agricultural Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Palmahim Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Palmahim South Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rishon Lezion Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Talmei Yosef Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Al Burayj
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Adi Negev - Nahalat Eran | ||
| Al-Nour Rehabilitaion Center for the Visuallty Impaired | ||
| Al-Qeshawi Supermaket;المركز الدولي للعيون | ||
| مخرطه البيارى (ورشه العتبه الخضراء ) |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Burayj
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ahmad Freah Abu Modden | |
| Al Taqwa Mosque | |
| Al-Noor Mosque | |
| Al-Noor Mosque | |
| aleiman | |
| Alzafran Mosque | |
| Assafae Mosque | |
| Mousab bin Omair Mosque | |
| المسجد الكبير | |
| مسجد الفرقان | |
| مسجد المسعود | |
| مسجد النور الجديد | |
| مسجد تمراز | |
| مسجد تمراز |
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What is the population of Al Burayj?
Al Burayj has a population of 34,951 residents and is located in Palestinian Territory. The population density is 194,172 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Al Burayj?
Al Burayj enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.2 inches.