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Juḩr ad Dīk, Palestinian Territory

Gaza Strip · Palestinian Territory

Juḩr ad Dīk is a small town in Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory with a population of 2,880. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

2,880 Population 61/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
13.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Gaza Timezone

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About Juḩr ad Dīk

Juhor ad-Dik is a Palestinian farming village in the Gaza Governorate, south of Gaza City, in the central Gaza Strip. According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS), the village had a population of 4,586 inhabitants in 2017. This area was controlled by Israel during Gaza war. In May, 2024, the Washington Post reported that the village had been destroyed in order to construct the Netzarim Corridor.

People

Population2,880
Density61/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain13.2 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Population2,880
Population Density61 / sq mi
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Coordinates31.4557°, 34.4372°
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 Juḩr ad Dīk

Juḩr ad Dīk is a small town in Palestinian Territory (Gaza Strip) with a population of 2,880. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 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.

Juḩr ad Dīk 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 157 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

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area46.9 sq mi (121.4 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates31.4557°N, 34.4372°W
TimezoneAsia/Gaza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.2"
65% below Palestinian Territory avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.76"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 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 M5.3 108 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 122 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 143 km
Feb 9, 2007 8 km N of Safi, Jordan M4.5 105 km
Oct 28, 1999 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.3 134 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 105 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 99 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 124 km
May 24, 2014 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.1 137 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel M4.1 84 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 104 km
Aug 8, 2004 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory M4.0 137 km
Oct 7, 1992 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan M4.0 125 km
Feb 9, 2007 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan M4.0 117 km
Sep 28, 1991 Dead Sea region M3.9 108 km
Sep 13, 1990 49 km WNW of Ashdod, Israel M3.9 65 km
Jan 11, 1992 4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M3.7 92 km
Sep 7, 1992 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan M3.7 107 km
Sep 16, 1994 3 km NW of Yarq?, Jordan M3.6 132 km
Aug 8, 1995 5 km ENE of Bardalah, Palestinian Territory M3.5 148 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 108 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake 117 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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

Juḩr ad Dīk 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").

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Schools in Juḩr ad Dīk

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Abdel Ra'of Al-Shareef School
Qeseria School
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Radio Stations near Juḩr ad Dīk

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Juḩr ad Dīk

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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 Juḩr ad Dīk

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
Public Library0.0
Semsem Library0.0
ספריה עירונית אשקלון0.0
ספרייה עירונית0.0
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 Juḩr ad Dīk

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
City Market
Feras Market
New Town Market
השוק העירוני אשקלון
بوابة اصداء الشمالية
سوق الجمعة
سوق الجمعة
سوق الحلال
سوق اليرموك الشعبي

Zoos in Juḩr ad Dīk

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gaza Zoo

Clinics in Juḩr ad Dīk

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hoker Al Deek Al Huda Clinic

Stadiums & Teams in Juḩr ad Dīk

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Juḩr ad Dīk

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
Herzliya AirportSmall Airport
Kedma AirportSmall Airport
Kzeiot AirportSmall Airport
Mishmar Ayalon Highway Strip HSmall 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

Treatment Centers in Juḩr ad Dīk

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
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 Juḩr ad Dīk

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al-Hekma Mosque
Waheed Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Gaza

🇵🇸 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 Juḩr ad Dīk

What is the population of Juḩr ad Dīk?

Juḩr ad Dīk has a population of 2,880 residents and is located in Palestinian Territory. The population density is 61 people per square mile, spread across 46.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Juḩr ad Dīk?

Juḩr ad Dīk 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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