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Banī Suhaylā, Palestinian Territory

Gaza Strip · Palestinian Territory

Banī Suhaylā is a mid-size city in Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory with a population of 31,272. Elevation: 269 ft (82 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

31,272 Population 157/sq mi density
269 ft Elevation 82 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
13.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Gaza Timezone

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About Banī Suhaylā

Bani Suheila is a municipality in the Gaza Strip, in the Khan Yunis Governorate of the State of Palestine. The town is located 2 km (1.2 mi) east of the city of Khan Younis. As of 2017, Bani Suheila had a population of 41,439 people.

People

Population31,272
Density157/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain13.2 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Population31,272
Population Density157 / sq mi
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Coordinates31.3434°, 34.3234°
TimezoneAsia/Gaza
Country🇵🇸 Palestinian Territory
State / ProvinceGaza Strip
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation13.2 inches (336 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Banī Suhaylā

Banī Suhaylā is a mid-size city in Palestinian Territory (Gaza Strip) with a population of 31,272. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet (82 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 Banī Suhaylā

Banī Suhaylā 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.1°C / 59°F 9.5° / 23.3° 100.3
Feb 14.8°C / 59°F 9.3° / 24.3° 43.3
Mar 16.1°C / 61°F 10.3° / 27.5° 32.3
Apr 19°C / 66°F 12.7° / 33.6° 23.3
May 22.4°C / 72°F 15.8° / 35.7° 0.8
Jun 25.4°C / 78°F 19.6° / 34.7° 0.4
Jul 27.9°C / 82°F 22.8° / 34.7° 0.0
Aug 28.3°C / 83°F 24.1° / 34.7° 0.0
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 23.1° / 34.6° 0.6
Oct 25.1°C / 77°F 20.5° / 33.1° 5.4
Nov 21.6°C / 71°F 15° / 29.7° 31.8
Dec 17.6°C / 64°F 10.8° / 25.3° 56.4
Banī Suhaylā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 352 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 13.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average69.5°F
29% above Palestinian Territory avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Area199.6 sq mi (517.0 km²)
Population Density157/sq mi
Coordinates31.3434°N, 34.3234°W
TimezoneAsia/Gaza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.2"
65% below Palestinian Territory avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.52"
Driest Month (May) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 7, 2023.

Feb 11, 2004 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel M5.3 122 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 137 km
Feb 9, 2007 8 km N of Safi, Jordan M4.5 111 km
Oct 28, 1999 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.3 129 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 116 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 110 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 137 km
Jun 15, 2021 40 km W of A? ?ayyibah, Jordan M4.1 145 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 120 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel M4.1 92 km
May 24, 2014 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.1 134 km
Feb 9, 2007 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan M4.0 123 km
Oct 7, 1992 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan M4.0 122 km
Sep 13, 1990 49 km WNW of Ashdod, Israel M3.9 74 km
Sep 28, 1991 Dead Sea region M3.9 113 km
Jan 11, 1992 4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M3.7 101 km
Sep 7, 1992 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan M3.7 117 km
Jun 24, 1994 88 km SW of Mitzpe Ramon, Israel M3.7 136 km
Sep 16, 1994 3 km NW of Yarq?, Jordan M3.6 147 km
Jan 26, 1999 15 km ENE of Dimona, Israel M2.9 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 122 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake 133 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
March 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
June 76°F (25°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 (26°C) 0.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
December 58°F (15°C) 2.5 in Wettest

Banī Suhaylā has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 56°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Banī Suhaylā

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
University of Palestine - Khanyonis
جامعة غزة( فرع خانيونس)
University of Palestine - Khanyonis
مدرسة الشروق الخاصة
Saleh El Othmean School
Bani Suhaila Secondary Female School
Al Farabi Pimary Male School
Abu Ihmaid Basic School
Bani Suhaila Secondary Male School
Bani Suhaila Basic School
Shajarat Al Dor Basic Female School
Bany Sokaila Male prep School
Bany Sokaila Female prep School
El Shoroq School
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Radio Stations near Banī Suhaylā

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
radio darom 95.8fm 97fm (IL) music, news AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Banī Suhaylā

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
A Fortress facing Gaza
Al Qarara cultural museum
Al-Nour AlMohammadi mosque
Fish Farm
Ministry of Interior
Qaser Al-Basha Museum
Yasser Arafat Foundation - Gaza
ארכיון אורים
מוזיאון של קיבוץ

Libraries in Banī Suhaylā

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
AL esra'a Library0.0
Al Nour Library0.0
Al-Nahda Library0.0
Al-Yazjy Library0.0
AlAwael Bookshop0.0
AlHoda Book Shop0.0
Almanara Library0.0
Alquds Book Shop0.0
ALwehda bookshop0.0
Angel Eyes Library0.0
Dar Alketab w Alsona Library0.0
Elyan library0.0
Eschol public library0.0
Hazim Library0.0
Jareer workshop0.0
Khan Younis Library0.0
Masoor Library0.0
National Library-Under Construction0.0
Palestinian Planning Center0.0
Public Library0.0
Semsem Library0.0
المكتبة المركزية0.0
سمايل كنج للهدايا والقرطاسية0.0
مطبعة كوالتي0.0
مطبعة ومكتبة مؤمن0.0
مكتب دحلان0.0
مكتبة ابو عيسى0.0
مكتبة التوفيق0.0
مكتبة الجليل0.0
مكتبة الحاج صلاح أبو طه0.0
مكتبة الفردوس0.0
مكتبة المنار0.0
مكتبة المنارة0.0
مكتبة اليازجي0.0
مكتبة جواهر لال نهرو0.0
مكتبة حسونة0.0
مكتبة خزاعة المركزية0.0
مكتبة منصور0.0

Farmers Markets in Banī Suhaylā

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feras Market
بوابة اصداء الشمالية
سوق الجمعة
سوق الجمعة
سوق الحلال
سوق اليرموك الشعبي

Cafes in Banī Suhaylā

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Fakhem

Monuments in Banī Suhaylā

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alsaqea
Bani Suheila Municipality

Clinics in Banī Suhaylā

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ma'an Medical Center - Red Crescent Society
عيادة الحياة الطبية
عيادة الزنة

Dentists in Banī Suhaylā

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr Mohammed Aburjeila

Gas Stations in Banī Suhaylā

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

abu dagga
Al Ja'al Petrol Station
Khan Younis Petrol Station
محطة العبادلة والاسطل للغاز

Banks in Banī Suhaylā

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

بنك فلسطين ( مكتب بني سهيلة )

Stadiums & Teams in Banī Suhaylā

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Banī Suhaylā

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ben Gurion International AirportTLVLarge Airport
El Arish International AirportAACLarge Airport
El Jora AirportEGHMedium Airport
Nevatim Air BaseVTMMedium Airport
Ramon Air BaseMedium Airport
Tel Nof Air BaseMedium Airport
Beersheba (Teyman) AirportBEVSmall Airport
Dimona AirportSmall Airport
Gvulot AirstripSmall Airport
Hatzerim Air BaseSmall Airport
Hatzerim Northwest AirportSmall Airport
Hatzor Air BaseSmall Airport
Kedma AirportSmall Airport
Kzeiot AirportSmall Airport
Mishmar Ayalon Highway Strip HSmall Airport
Mitzpe Ramon AirfieldMIPSmall Airport
Naan AirstripSmall Airport
Negba-Gold Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Palmahim Air BaseSmall Airport
Palmahim South AirstripSmall Airport
Rishon Lezion AirfieldSmall Airport
Talmei Yosef AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Banī Suhaylā

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bani Suhaila Post Office

Treatment Centers in Banī Suhaylā

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Al-Nour Rehabilitaion Center for the Visuallty Impaired
Al-Qeshawi Supermaket;المركز الدولي للعيون
مخرطه البيارى (ورشه العتبه الخضراء )

Churches & Religious Organizations in Banī Suhaylā

20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abdallah Bin Rawaha Mosque
Abu Horaira
AbuObaeda masjed
Al Farooq Mosque
Al Satar Al Sharqi Mosque
Al Satar Al Sharqi Mosque
Al Tawheed Mosque
Al Zelal Mosque
Al-Ansar Mosque
Al-Noor Mosque
AL'Eman mosque
Hamza bin Abdelmotlb Mosque
Hamza Mosque
Khaled Bin Al Waleed Mosque
Ma'an Bin Zae'da Mosque
Masjid Abd Allah Azam
Masjid Abd ar-Rahman
Masjid Al-Abbas
مسجد أبو عبيدة بن الجراح
مسجد الشيخ مصطفى العقاد

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Gaza
Area
517.0 km² (199.6 mi²)
Website
banisuhaila.org/

🇵🇸 About Palestinian Territory

Capital East Jerusalem
Population 4,569,087
Area 5,970 km²
GDP (USD) $17,847,900,000
GDP per capita $3,455
HDI 0.674
Life expectancy 65.2 years
Internet users 86.6%
Urban population 86.9%
Currency ILS (Shekel)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +970
TLD .ps
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Banī Suhaylā

What is the population of Banī Suhaylā?

Banī Suhaylā has a population of 31,272 residents and is located in Palestinian Territory. The population density is 157 people per square mile, spread across 199.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Banī Suhaylā?

Banī Suhaylā 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.

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