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Jabālyā, Palestinian Territory
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Jabālyā is a large city in Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory with a population of 168,568. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
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About Jabālyā
Jabalia, also spelled Jabalya, is a city in the Gaza Strip, Palestine, located 4 kilometers (2.5 mi) north of Gaza City, in the North Gaza Governorate of the Gaza Strip. According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, Jabalia had a population of 172,704 in 2017. In addition to Jabalia, the city municipality contains the Jabalia refugee camp and the town of Nazla, the latter of which was an independent village council before being merged with Jabalia.
People
Climate
| Population | 168,568 |
| Population Density | 12,450 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.5272°, 34.4835° |
| 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 Jabālyā
Jabālyā is a large city in Palestinian Territory (Gaza Strip) with a population of 168,568. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 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 Jabālyā
Jabālyā 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 | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 13.5 sq mi (35.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,450/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5272°N, 34.4835°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 | — | 102 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 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 | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Jabālyā has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 56°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Jabālyā
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dar Al-Arqam Male School | — | — | — | — |
| Al-aqsa School | — | — | — | — |
| Al-Aqsa School | — | — | — | — |
| Al-Sahaba Religiuos School | — | — | — | — |
| Nour El Maaref School | — | — | — | — |
| Halima Al-Sa'deya School | — | — | — | — |
| Al-Shate'a Joint Primary School (C) | — | — | — | — |
| Amro Bin Al-A'as Secondary Female School | — | — | — | — |
| Al-Majda Waseela School | — | — | — | — |
| Al-boraq School | — | — | — | — |
| Gaza Primary Male School (C) | — | — | — | — |
| El Naqab (A & B) | — | — | — | — |
| Asma'a Bent Abi Bakr Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Fahd Al-Ahmed Al-Sobah High Female School | — | — | — | — |
| Kafer Qasem Secondary Female School | — | — | — | — |
| Male primary school Jabalia | — | — | — | — |
| Male primary school Jabalia (B%D) | — | — | — | — |
| Jabalia Middle School for Boys (B&D) | — | — | — | — |
| Shuhada'a Gaza School | — | — | — | — |
| El Refay School (A & B) | — | — | — | — |
| Bosina School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Jabālyā
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 Jabālyā
| 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 Jabālyā
| 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 | |||||
| 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 Jabālyā
| 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 Jabālyā
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Jabālyā
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Jabālyā
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Jabālyā
15 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Jabālyā
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Jabālyā
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Jabālyā
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Jabālyā
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Jabālyā
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Jabālyā
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 Jabālyā
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Adi Negev - Nahalat Eran | ||
| Al-Nour Rehabilitaion Center for the Visuallty Impaired | ||
| Al-Qeshawi Supermaket;المركز الدولي للعيون | ||
| Clalit clinic | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| مخرطه البيارى (ورشه العتبه الخضراء ) |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Jabālyā
39 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abdalllah Bin Omar Mosque | |
| Abdalllah Bin Omar Mosque | |
| Abo Horira Mosque | |
| abu el keer | |
| Aby Hanefa El Nomany | |
| Al Rahman Mosque | |
| Al Sideeq Mosque | |
| Al-Azeez Mosque | |
| Al-Ghofran Mosque | |
| Al-Harazen Mosque | |
| Al-Hussein Mosque | |
| Al-Rawda Mosque | |
| Al-Shaheed Mahmoud Tawalba Mosque | |
| Al-Taqwa Mosque | |
| Al-Tawheed Mosque | |
| Al-Zakaa Mosque | |
| Al-Zakereen Mosque | |
| Alehsan Mosque | |
| Aman Mosque | |
| El Amary Mosque |
Quick Facts
Around Jabālyā
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Jabālyā
7 places within 15 km
- • Jabalia Byzantine Church
- • Monastery of Saint-Hilarion
- • Tel aš-Šallāf
- • The Castle of Alsaqqa Family
- • Beit Jirja
- • British Bunkers
- • Khirbat al-Kutshan
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What is the population of Jabālyā?
Jabālyā has a population of 168,568 residents and is located in Palestinian Territory. The population density is 12,450 people per square mile, spread across 13.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Jabālyā?
Jabālyā 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.