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Wādī as Salqā, Palestinian Territory
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Wādī as Salqā is a small town in Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory with a population of 4,552. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
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About Wādī as Salqā
Wadi as-Salqa is a Palestinian agricultural town in the Deir al-Balah Governorate, located south of Deir al-Balah. According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS), the municipality had a population of 6,715 in 2017. The area is known to have a high flood risk.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,552 |
| Population Density | 393 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.4005°, 34.3375° |
| 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 Wādī as Salqā
Wādī as Salqā is a small town in Palestinian Territory (Gaza Strip) with a population of 4,552. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 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.
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 | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 11.6 sq mi (30.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 393/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4005°N, 34.3375°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 | — | 119 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
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 |
Wādī as Salqā 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").
Schools in Wādī as Salqā
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deir Al Balah Industrial Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Abdallah Bin Rawaha Preliminary Female School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Wādī as Salqā
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| radio darom 95.8fm 97fm (IL) | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Wādī as Salqā
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Fortress facing Gaza | ||||
| Al Qarara cultural museum | ||||
| Al-Nour AlMohammadi mosque | ||||
| Fish Farm | ||||
| Ministry of Interior | ||||
| Qaser Al-Basha Museum | ||||
| Yasser Arafat Foundation - Gaza | ||||
| ארכיון אורים | ||||
| מוזיאון של קיבוץ |
Libraries in Wādī as Salqā
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL esra'a Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 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 Wādī as Salqā
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feras Market | |||||
| بوابة اصداء الشمالية | |||||
| سوق الجمعة | |||||
| سوق الجمعة | |||||
| سوق الحلال | |||||
| سوق اليرموك الشعبي |
Hotels in Wādī as Salqā
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Wādī as Salqā
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Wādī as Salqā
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Wādī as Salqā
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Wādī as Salqā
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Wādī as Salqā
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Wādī as Salqā
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Wādī as Salqā
22 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 |
| 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 Wādī as Salqā
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 Wādī as Salqā
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abd allah bin rwaha mosque | |
| Ahl Al-Sunna Wal-Jama'a Mosque | |
| Al berka Mosque | |
| Al Farooq Mosque | |
| Al Iman And Al Taqwa Mosque | |
| Al Shaheed Mahmoud Al Khawaja Mosque | |
| Al-Forkan Mosqe | |
| Al-Quba Mosque | |
| albarka | |
| Oqba bin Nafi Mosque |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Wādī as Salqā?
Wādī as Salqā has a population of 4,552 residents and is located in Palestinian Territory. The population density is 393 people per square mile, spread across 11.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Wādī as Salqā?
Wādī as Salqā 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.