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Rafaḩ, Palestinian Territory
Gaza Strip · Palestinian Territory
Rafaḩ is a large city in Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory with a population of 126,305. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
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About Rafaḩ
Zoroub Hill is located on the north-west outskirts of Rafah some 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) north-west from the central al-Ada roundabout. It is the highest point in the Gaza Strip which directly overlooks the Philadelphi Corridor and the border with Egypt. A strategic height at 39 metres (128 ft), Zoroub Hill was captured by IDF tanks on 28 May 2024 during the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip (2023–present) after a brief gun battle with Hamas.
People
Climate
| Population | 126,305 |
| Population Density | 5,111 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.2972°, 34.2436° |
| Timezone | Asia/Gaza |
| Country | 🇵🇸 Palestinian Territory |
| State / Province | Gaza Strip |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.5 inches (217 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Rafaḩ
Rafaḩ is a large city in Palestinian Territory (Gaza Strip) with a population of 126,305. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Gaza.
Climate in Rafaḩ
Rafaḩ 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 | 68.4°F |
| 27% above Palestinian Territory avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 24.7 sq mi (64.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2972°N, 34.2436°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 | — | 131 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
Rafaḩ has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Rafaḩ
46 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raba' Aladweia School | — | — | — | — |
| Oqba bin Nafea' School | — | — | — | — |
| Amina bint Wahab Girls Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| Rafah Martyr Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Alaytam Vallage | — | — | — | — |
| Alrasmia Prep School | — | — | — | — |
| Rafah C Prep Male School | — | — | — | — |
| Al Jamea Elem school | — | — | — | — |
| Amina bint Wahab Girls Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| Rafah A ELE. Girls School | — | — | — | — |
| Khawla ELE. Co. School | — | — | — | — |
| Almadina Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rafah C Prep Male School | — | — | — | — |
| Rafah B Preparatory School for Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Rafah B @ D Prep Boys School | — | — | — | — |
| Rafah Preparatory School for Girls | — | — | — | — |
| A Prep school | — | — | — | — |
| Rafah C Prep Girls School | — | — | — | — |
| Rafah A @ D ELE. School | — | — | — | — |
| Alquds Secondary Girle Prep School | — | — | — | — |
| Reyadh Elem Boys School | — | — | — | — |
| Ibn Al-Haytham Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Fathy Alshokaky Boy's School | — | — | — | — |
| Makka Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| al madeina School | — | — | — | — |
| Raba' Aladweia Secondary Girls School | — | — | — | — |
| Al Jamea Elem school | — | — | — | — |
| Rafah Prep Boys (C) School | — | — | — | — |
| Alkhansa' Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| مركز مهاراتي التعليمي | — | — | — | — |
| Mharaty for education | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة بير السبع الثانوية | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة مسقط الثانوية للبنين | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة طيبة الخاصة | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة بنات تل السلطان الابتدائية | — | — | — | — |
| jeda Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| AL O'maria Prep School | — | — | — | — |
| Al Arab school | — | — | — | — |
| B & W Elementary School for Boys | — | — | — | — |
| jeda ebtedaey school | — | — | — | — |
| Al-Zahra Elementary School for Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Kamal Edwan Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Al Qadesia Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| B Prep school | — | — | — | — |
| Bader Preparatory School for Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Bear Al Saba' Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Rafaḩ
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Rafaḩ
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Qarara cultural museum | ||||
| Al-Nour AlMohammadi mosque | ||||
| Fish Farm | ||||
| Ministry of Interior | ||||
| Qaser Al-Basha Museum | ||||
| Yasser Arafat Foundation - Gaza |
Libraries in Rafaḩ
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL esra'a 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 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 Rafaḩ
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feras Market | |||||
| بوابة اصداء الشمالية | |||||
| سوق الجمعة | |||||
| سوق الجمعة | |||||
| سوق الحلال | |||||
| سوق اليرموك الشعبي |
Hotels in Rafaḩ
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Rafaḩ
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Rafaḩ
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Rafaḩ
3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Rafaḩ
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Rafaḩ
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Rafaḩ
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Rafaḩ
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Rafaḩ
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Rafaḩ
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rafaḩ
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Rafaḩ
9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Rafaḩ
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Rafaḩ
20 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 |
| Ramon Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Tel Nof Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Beersheba (Teyman) Airport | BEV | 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 |
| Mitzpe Ramon Airfield | MIP | 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 Rafaḩ
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Rafah Post Office | |
| Tall as-Sultan Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Rafaḩ
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Nour Rehabilitaion Center for the Visuallty Impaired | ||
| Al-Qeshawi Supermaket;المركز الدولي للعيون | ||
| مخرطه البيارى (ورشه العتبه الخضراء ) |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rafaḩ
42 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abo Horera Mosque | |
| Abu Jafer Altaiar Mosque | |
| Abu Matter Mosque | |
| Abu Obaida Aljarh Mosque | |
| Abu Obaida Aljarh Mosque | |
| Abu Thar Mosque | |
| Al Aodwa | |
| Al Ferdous Mosque | |
| Al Ferdous Mosque | |
| Al Hedaya Mosque | |
| Al Saleheen Mosque | |
| Al-Ansar Mosque | |
| Al-Attar Mosque | |
| Al-Noor Mosque | |
| Al-Rahma Mosque | |
| Al-Salam Mosque | |
| Albardweel Mosque | |
| Alfarouq Mosque | |
| Ali Bin Abi Talib Mosque | |
| Almotahabeen Mosque |
Quick Facts
Around Rafaḩ
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Rafaḩ
1 places within 15 km
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🇵🇸 About Palestinian Territory
Frequently Asked Questions About Rafaḩ
What is the population of Rafaḩ?
Rafaḩ has a population of 126,305 residents and is located in Palestinian Territory. The population density is 5,111 people per square mile, spread across 24.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Rafaḩ?
Rafaḩ enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.5 inches.