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Shokat as-Sufi, Palestinian Territory

Gaza Strip · Palestinian Territory

Shokat as-Sufi is a small city in Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory with a population of 15,000. Elevation: 295 ft (90 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

15,000 Population 1,767/sq mi density
295 ft Elevation 90 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
13.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Gaza Timezone

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About Shokat as-Sufi

Shokat as-Sufi

Shokat as-Sufi is a Palestinian town under Israeli occupation in the southern Gaza Strip, south of Rafah and adjacent to the inoperable Yasser Arafat International Airport. It is one of the poorest localities in the Gaza Strip, and has underdeveloped infrastructure.

People

Population15,000
Density1,767/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain13.2 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Population15,000
Population Density1,767 / sq mi
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Coordinates31.2586°, 34.2824°
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 Shokat as-Sufi

Shokat as-Sufi is a small city in Palestinian Territory (Gaza Strip) with a population of 15,000. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 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 Shokat as-Sufi

Shokat as-Sufi 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.1°C / 59°F 9.5° / 23.3° 100.3
Feb 14.8°C / 59°F 9.3° / 24.3° 43.3
Mar 16.1°C / 61°F 10.3° / 27.5° 32.3
Apr 19°C / 66°F 12.7° / 33.6° 23.3
May 22.4°C / 72°F 15.8° / 35.7° 0.8
Jun 25.4°C / 78°F 19.6° / 34.7° 0.4
Jul 27.9°C / 82°F 22.8° / 34.7° 0.0
Aug 28.3°C / 83°F 24.1° / 34.7° 0.0
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 23.1° / 34.6° 0.6
Oct 25.1°C / 77°F 20.5° / 33.1° 5.4
Nov 21.6°C / 71°F 15° / 29.7° 31.8
Dec 17.6°C / 64°F 10.8° / 25.3° 56.4
Shokat as-Sufi 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 295 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

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area849.4 sq mi (2,200.0 km²)
Population Density1,767/sq mi
Coordinates31.2586°N, 34.2824°W
TimezoneAsia/Gaza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.2"
65% below Palestinian Territory avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.05"
Driest Month (May) 0.12"

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 M5.3 129 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 145 km
Feb 9, 2007 8 km N of Safi, Jordan M4.5 113 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 120 km
Oct 28, 1999 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.3 124 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 115 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 129 km
May 24, 2014 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.1 130 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel M4.1 95 km
Jun 15, 2021 40 km W of A? ?ayyibah, Jordan M4.1 139 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 146 km
Oct 7, 1992 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan M4.0 118 km
Feb 9, 2007 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan M4.0 125 km
Sep 28, 1991 Dead Sea region M3.9 115 km
Sep 13, 1990 49 km WNW of Ashdod, Israel M3.9 83 km
Jun 24, 1994 88 km SW of Mitzpe Ramon, Israel M3.7 126 km
Jan 11, 1992 4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M3.7 104 km
Sep 7, 1992 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan M3.7 121 km
Jan 3, 1994 98 km WNW of Eilat, Israel M3.7 143 km
Sep 10, 1993 87 km WNW of Eilat, Israel M3.6 148 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 129 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake 142 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°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 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
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

Shokat as-Sufi has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 56°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Shokat as-Sufi

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Alshoka Elementary School
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Museums in Shokat as-Sufi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
A Fortress facing Gaza
Al Qarara cultural museum
Fish Farm
Ministry of Interior
Qaser Al-Basha Museum
ארכיון אורים

Libraries in Shokat as-Sufi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
AL esra'a Library0.0
AlHoda Book Shop0.0
Almanara Library0.0
Alquds Book Shop0.0
Angel Eyes Library0.0
Dar Alketab w Alsona Library0.0
Elyan library0.0
Eschol public library0.0
Hazim Library0.0
Khan Younis Library0.0
Masoor Library0.0
Public Library0.0
مطبعة كوالتي0.0
مطبعة ومكتبة مؤمن0.0
مكتب دحلان0.0
مكتبة ابو عيسى0.0
مكتبة الحاج صلاح أبو طه0.0
مكتبة الفردوس0.0
مكتبة المنار0.0
مكتبة اليازجي0.0
مكتبة حسونة0.0
مكتبة خزاعة المركزية0.0
مكتبة منصور0.0

Farmers Markets in Shokat as-Sufi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feras Market
بوابة اصداء الشمالية
سوق الجمعة
سوق الجمعة
سوق الحلال

Stadiums & Teams in Shokat as-Sufi

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Shokat as-Sufi

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
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
Kedma AirportSmall Airport
Kzeiot AirportSmall Airport
Mishmar Ayalon Highway Strip HSmall Airport
Mitzpe Ramon AirfieldMIPSmall 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 Shokat as-Sufi

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
مخرطه البيارى (ورشه العتبه الخضراء )

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shokat as-Sufi

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al Mansora Mosque
Al Murabeteen Mosque
Mosque
Rafah Crossing Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Gaza
Elevation
90 m (295 ft)
Area
2,200.0 km² (849.2 mi²)
Founded
1997

🇵🇸 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 Shokat as-Sufi

What is the population of Shokat as-Sufi?

Shokat as-Sufi has a population of 15,000 residents and is located in Palestinian Territory. The population density is 1,767 people per square mile, spread across 849.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shokat as-Sufi?

Shokat as-Sufi 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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