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Az Zuwāydah, Palestinian Territory
Gaza Strip · Palestinian Territory
Az Zuwāydah is a small city in Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory with a population of 16,688. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
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About Az Zuwāydah
The monastery of Seridus was a monastic community that flourished during the 6th and early 7th century in Palestine. Founded by Seridus of Gaza after whom the monastery was later named, it housed in the first half of the sixth century the well-known hermits Barsanuphius and John the Prophet who attracted many visitors.
People
Climate
| Population | 16,688 |
| Population Density | 4,110 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.4395°, 34.3805° |
| 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 Az Zuwāydah
Az Zuwāydah is a small city in Palestinian Territory (Gaza Strip) with a population of 16,688. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 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 Az Zuwāydah
Az Zuwāydah 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 | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4395°N, 34.3805°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 | — | 114 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 123 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 |
Az Zuwāydah 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 Az Zuwāydah
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuseurat prep boys D | — | — | — | — |
| Directorate of Education, Central | — | — | — | — |
| Khaled bin Alwaleed School | — | — | — | — |
| AlSawalha School | — | — | — | — |
| almghazi shohda | — | — | — | — |
| Nuseirat male | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Az Zuwāydah
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| radio darom 95.8fm 97fm (IL) | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Az Zuwāydah
| 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 Az Zuwāydah
| 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 Az Zuwāydah
| 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 Az Zuwāydah
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Az Zuwāydah
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Az Zuwāydah
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Az Zuwāydah
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Az Zuwāydah
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Az Zuwāydah
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Az Zuwāydah
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Az Zuwāydah
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 Az Zuwāydah
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 ) |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Az Zuwāydah
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Hilarion Monastery/ Tell Umm Amer | Cultural | 2024 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Az Zuwāydah
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah Mosque | |
| Al-Farouk Mosque | |
| Fathei Elshgagi Mosque | |
| الجمعية الإسلامية(مسجد الفاروق) | |
| مسجد الفلاح | |
| مسجد ام المساكين |
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What is the population of Az Zuwāydah?
Az Zuwāydah has a population of 16,688 residents and is located in Palestinian Territory. The population density is 4,110 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Az Zuwāydah?
Az Zuwāydah 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.