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Bayt Ḩānūn, Palestinian Territory
Gaza Strip · Palestinian Territory
Bayt Ḩānūn is a mid-size city in Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory with a population of 37,392. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
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About Bayt Ḩānūn
Beit Hanoun or Beit Hanun is a destroyed and depopulated Palestinian city on the northeast edge of the Gaza Strip. According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, the town had a population of 52,237 in 2017. As a result of the ongoing Gaza war, the area of Beit Hanoun has been militarily contested between the Hamas administration and Israel. The remains of Beit Hanoun are located by the Nahal-Hanun stream, 6 kilometers (3.7 mi) away from the Israeli city of Sderot.
People
Climate
| Population | 37,392 |
| Population Density | 775 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.5353°, 34.5358° |
| 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 Bayt Ḩānūn
Bayt Ḩānūn is a mid-size city in Palestinian Territory (Gaza Strip) with a population of 37,392. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 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 Bayt Ḩānūn
Bayt Ḩānūn 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 | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 48.3 sq mi (125.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 775/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5353°N, 34.5358°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 | — | 97 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 75°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 | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in |
Bayt Ḩānūn has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 56°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Bayt Ḩānūn
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beit Hanoun Preparatory School (B & C) | — | — | — | — |
| Beit Hanoun Preparatory School for Boys (A & C) | — | — | — | — |
| Beit Hanoun Secondary School for Boys | — | — | — | — |
| Beit Hanoun Preparatory School for Girls | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة غازي الشوا | — | — | — | — |
| Beit Hanoun School | — | — | — | — |
| Beit Hanoun Secondary School for Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Beit Hanoun Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Agriculture School | — | — | — | — |
| Beit Hanoun Secondary School for Girls | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bayt Ḩānūn
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galgalatz (IL) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kan Bet (IL) | news, talk | MP3 146 kbps | |
| 88FM (IL) | — | UNKNOWN | |
| radio darom 95.8fm 97fm (IL) | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Bayt Ḩānūn
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Fortress facing Gaza | ||||
| Al Qarara cultural museum | ||||
| Al-Nour AlMohammadi mosque | ||||
| Beit HaGvura | ||||
| Fish Farm | ||||
| Givati Museum | ||||
| Ministry of Interior | ||||
| Qaser Al-Basha Museum | ||||
| Yasser Arafat Foundation - Gaza | ||||
| ארכיון אורים | ||||
| מוזיאון של קיבוץ |
Libraries in Bayt Ḩānūn
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Nour Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al-Nahda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al-Yazjy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| AlAwael Bookshop | 0.0 | |||||
| AlHoda Book Shop | 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 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 Bayt Ḩānūn
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Market | |||||
| Feras Market | |||||
| New Town Market | |||||
| Town Market | |||||
| השוק העירוני אשקלון | |||||
| بوابة اصداء الشمالية | |||||
| سوق الجمعة | |||||
| سوق الجمعة | |||||
| سوق الحلال | |||||
| سوق اليرموك الشعبي | |||||
| سوق بلدي | |||||
| سوق بلدي |
Dentists in Bayt Ḩānūn
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bayt Ḩānūn
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bayt Ḩānūn
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bayt Ḩānūn
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bayt Ḩānūn
23 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 |
| Tel Nof Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Arad Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Beersheba (Teyman) Airport | BEV | Small Airport |
| Dimona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ein Vered Airfield | — | 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 Bayt Ḩānūn
9 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Adi Negev - Nahalat Eran | ||
| Al-Nour Rehabilitaion Center for the Visuallty Impaired | ||
| Al-Qeshawi Supermaket;المركز الدولي للعيون | ||
| Assuta Ashdod | ||
| Clalit clinic | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Leumit Almog | ||
| مخرطه البيارى (ورشه العتبه الخضراء ) |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bayt Ḩānūn
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abo Baker El Sedeek Mosque | |
| Al-Esteqama Mosque | |
| Al-Rahma Mosque | |
| Alajame Mosque | |
| Alrahman Mosque | |
| El Toba Mosk | |
| Masjid at Tawheed | |
| Nasr Mosque | |
| Qlebo Mosque | |
| مسجد العودة | |
| مسجد الهداية |
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What is the population of Bayt Ḩānūn?
Bayt Ḩānūn has a population of 37,392 residents and is located in Palestinian Territory. The population density is 775 people per square mile, spread across 48.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bayt Ḩānūn?
Bayt Ḩānūn 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.