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Dayr al Balaḩ, Palestinian Territory
Gaza Strip · Palestinian Territory
Dayr al Balaḩ is a mid-size city in Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory with a population of 59,504. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Dayr al Balaḩ
Deir al-Balah is a city in the center of the Gaza Strip, Palestine, and the administrative capital of the Deir al-Balah Governorate. It is located over 14 kilometers (8.7 mi) south of Gaza City. The city had a population of 75,132 in 2017. The city is known for its date palms, after which it is named.
People
Climate
| Population | 59,504 |
| Population Density | 10,476 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.4183°, 34.3493° |
| 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 Dayr al Balaḩ
Dayr al Balaḩ is a mid-size city in Palestinian Territory (Gaza Strip) with a population of 59,504. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 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 Dayr al Balaḩ
Dayr al Balaḩ 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 | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,476/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4183°N, 34.3493°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 | — | 117 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 127 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 |
Dayr al Balaḩ 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 Dayr al Balaḩ
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مدرسة ابن رشد الاساسية المشتركة | — | — | — | — |
| Shohadaa Deir Al Balah School | — | — | — | — |
| Deir Al Balah Primary School (C+D) | — | — | — | — |
| Abd al-karem al-aklook primary and middle for boys | — | — | — | — |
| Al-Aaishia primary and middle for girls | — | — | — | — |
| Amoreaa School | — | — | — | — |
| Ibn Rashed School | — | — | — | — |
| Al Salah | — | — | — | — |
| Khadeejah | — | — | — | — |
| Deir Al Balah School for Boys | — | — | — | — |
| Deir Al Balah School for Boys | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Dayr al Balaḩ
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| radio darom 95.8fm 97fm (IL) | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Dayr al Balaḩ
| 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 Dayr al Balaḩ
| 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 | |||||
| ספריה עירונית אשקלון | 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 Dayr al Balaḩ
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Market | |||||
| Feras Market | |||||
| بوابة اصداء الشمالية | |||||
| سوق الجمعة | |||||
| سوق الجمعة | |||||
| سوق الحلال | |||||
| سوق اليرموك الشعبي |
Hotels in Dayr al Balaḩ
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Dayr al Balaḩ
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Dayr al Balaḩ
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Dayr al Balaḩ
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Dayr al Balaḩ
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Dayr al Balaḩ
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Dayr al Balaḩ
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Dayr al Balaḩ
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Dayr al Balaḩ
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Dayr al Balaḩ
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Dayr al Balaḩ
21 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 |
| 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 |
Post Offices in Dayr al Balaḩ
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Deir Al Balah Post Office | |
| El Wekala Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Dayr al Balaḩ
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 Dayr al Balaḩ
27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| A17 | |
| Abu Saleem Mosque | |
| Abu Saleem Mosque | |
| Abu Saleem Mosque | |
| Al Shohadaa Mosque | |
| Al Shohadaa Mosque | |
| Al Shohadaa Mosque | |
| Al-Ansar Mosque | |
| Al-balad Al-qadeem Mosque | |
| Al-Noor Mosque | |
| Al-Rahma mosque | |
| AL-Sahaba Mosque | |
| Al-Salam Mosque | |
| Al'derawi mosque | |
| Belal bin Rabah Mosque | |
| Belal Mosque | |
| El Rahman Mosque | |
| El Rebat Mosque | |
| Hodafaa Ben El Yaman | |
| Khalid bin Alwaleed Mosque |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Dayr al Balaḩ
6 places within 15 km
- • Monastery of Saint-Hilarion
- • Tel aš-Šallāf
- • Barqoq
- • British Bunkers
- • Khirbat al-Kutshan
- • GAME TOO
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What is the population of Dayr al Balaḩ?
Dayr al Balaḩ has a population of 59,504 residents and is located in Palestinian Territory. The population density is 10,476 people per square mile, spread across 5.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Dayr al Balaḩ?
Dayr al Balaḩ 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.