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Al Qarārah, Palestinian Territory
Gaza Strip · Palestinian Territory
Al Qarārah is a small city in Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory with a population of 19,500. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
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About Al Qarārah
Al-Qarara is a Palestinian town in the Khan Yunis Governorate of the Gaza Strip. It is located just north of Khan Yunis and approximately 24 kilometres (15 mi) south of Gaza City. According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, the town had a population of 29,004 people in 2017.
People
Climate
| Population | 19,500 |
| Population Density | 2,950 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.3739°, 34.3409° |
| 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 Qarārah
Al Qarārah is a small city in Palestinian Territory (Gaza Strip) with a population of 19,500. 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 Qarārah
Al Qarārah 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 | 6.6 sq mi (17.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,950/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3739°N, 34.3409°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 | — | 120 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 130 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 Qarārah 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 Qarārah
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alqarara Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| القدس المفتوحة | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة القرارة الاساسية للبنين | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة ذكور القرارة الإعدادية | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة عيد الاغا | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة عمر الاغا | — | — | — | — |
| Aylabon Female School | — | — | — | — |
| Mohmed El Aqaa School | — | — | — | — |
| El Maaree School | — | — | — | — |
| Alqarara Primary & secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| El Kawther School | — | — | — | — |
| Al-Aqsa School | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة الوكالة | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Al Qarārah
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| radio darom 95.8fm 97fm (IL) | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Al Qarārah
| 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 Qarārah
| 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 | |||||
| Semsem Library | 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 Qarārah
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feras Market | |||||
| بوابة اصداء الشمالية | |||||
| سوق الجمعة | |||||
| سوق الجمعة | |||||
| سوق الحلال | |||||
| سوق اليرموك الشعبي |
Monuments in Al Qarārah
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Al Qarārah
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Al Qarārah
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Al Qarārah
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Al Qarārah
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Al Qarārah
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 |
| Kedma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kzeiot Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mishmar Ayalon Highway Strip H | — | Small Airport |
| Mitzpe Ramon Airfield | MIP | 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 Qarārah
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Nour Rehabilitaion Center for the Visuallty Impaired | ||
| Al-Qeshawi Supermaket;المركز الدولي للعيون | ||
| مخرطه البيارى (ورشه العتبه الخضراء ) |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Qarārah
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Mosque | |
| Al Redwan Mosque | |
| Al Sheikh Hammoda Mosque | |
| Al'abadla mosque | |
| Al'Eman mosque | |
| Al'Huda | |
| Al'Huda | |
| El Noor Mosque | |
| Kaleh bin Alwaleed Mosque | |
| Masjid Uthman ibn Affan | |
| Masjid Uthman ibn Affan | |
| Mosque | |
| Mosque | |
| مسجد الابرار | |
| مسجد العقاد | |
| مسجد طيبة | |
| مسجد عثمان بن عفان |
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What is the population of Al Qarārah?
Al Qarārah has a population of 19,500 residents and is located in Palestinian Territory. The population density is 2,950 people per square mile, spread across 6.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Al Qarārah?
Al Qarārah 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.