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Shūkat aş Şūfī, Palestinian Territory
Gaza Strip · Palestinian Territory
Shūkat aş Şūfī is a small city in Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory with a population of 10,566. Elevation: 302 ft (92 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
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About Shūkat aş Şūfī
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
Climate
| Population | 10,566 |
| Population Density | 1,245 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.2600°, 34.2826° |
| 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 Shūkat aş Şūfī
Shūkat aş Şūfī is a small city in Palestinian Territory (Gaza Strip) with a population of 10,566. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet (92 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 Shūkat aş Şūfī
Shūkat aş Şūfī 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 | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Area | 849.4 sq mi (2,200.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,245/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2600°N, 34.2826°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 | — | 129 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
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 |
Shūkat aş Şūfī 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").
Schools in Shūkat aş Şūfī
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deir Yaseen Secondary School for Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Shafa Amro Secondary School for girle | — | — | — | — |
| ابو طه | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة أبن خلدون للبنين | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة زهرة المدائن للبنات | — | — | — | — |
| Al Aqqad Basic & Secondary Female School | — | — | — | — |
| Abu Yousef Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Taha Husain School | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Shūkat aş Şūfī
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Fortress facing Gaza | ||||
| Al Qarara cultural museum | ||||
| Fish Farm | ||||
| Ministry of Interior | ||||
| Qaser Al-Basha Museum | ||||
| ארכיון אורים |
Libraries in Shūkat aş Şūfī
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL esra'a Library | 0.0 | |||||
| AlHoda Book Shop | 0.0 | |||||
| Almanara Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Alquds Book Shop | 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 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| مطبعة كوالتي | 0.0 | |||||
| مطبعة ومكتبة مؤمن | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتب دحلان | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة ابو عيسى | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الحاج صلاح أبو طه | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الفردوس | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة المنار | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة اليازجي | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة حسونة | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة خزاعة المركزية | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة منصور | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shūkat aş Şūfī
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feras Market | |||||
| بوابة اصداء الشمالية | |||||
| سوق الجمعة | |||||
| سوق الجمعة | |||||
| سوق الحلال |
Hotels in Shūkat aş Şūfī
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shūkat aş Şūfī
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Shūkat aş Şūfī
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Shūkat aş Şūfī
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Shūkat aş Şūfī
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Shūkat aş Şūfī
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Treatment Centers in Shūkat aş Şūfī
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| مخرطه البيارى (ورشه العتبه الخضراء ) |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shūkat aş Şūfī
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al Haj Kamel Al Masri Mosque | |
| Al Sunna Mosque | |
| Al-Ihsan Mosque | |
| Aleman & Tawheed Mosque | |
| Aleman Mosque | |
| Aljehad Mosque | |
| Almo'meneen Mosque | |
| Ibn Taimia Mosque | |
| Khalid bin Alwaleed Mosque | |
| Masjid Abu Mousaab | |
| Masjid al-Istiqama | |
| Masjid As Sabreen | |
| Masjid as-Sirat | |
| Masjid Ash Shafi'i | |
| Masjid Ibad ar-Rahman | |
| Masjid Umar bin Abd Al Azeez | |
| Omer Bin Al-Khattab Mosque | |
| Saad bin Mouath Mosque | |
| مسجد الفلاح |
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What is the population of Shūkat aş Şūfī?
Shūkat aş Şūfī has a population of 10,566 residents and is located in Palestinian Territory. The population density is 1,245 people per square mile, spread across 849.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Shūkat aş Şūfī?
Shūkat aş Şūfī 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.