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Rafah
City · Palestinian Territory · Gaza Strip
Rafah is a major city in Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory, with a population of about 126,305. The local time zone is Asia/Gaza (UTC+3). The nearest major city is Khan Yunis, about 8 km away.
Weather now
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Sunrise / Sunset
05:40–19:51
Climate type
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Population: 126,305
01Map
Coordinates31.2972, 34.2436
Coordinates (DMS)31°17′50″N, 34°14′37″E
Elevation30 m
TimezoneAsia/Gaza
Also known as: Er Rafa, Rafa, Rafaa, Rafah, Rafakh, Rafaḩ, Rafia, Rafiah
02Daylight by month
10.2J
10.9F
11.8M
12.8A
13.6M
14J
13.8J
13.1A
12.2S
11.2O
10.4N
10D
Longest day in Jun (14 h), shortest in Dec (10 h).
03Nearby places
Rafaḩ44,215
↓ 1.8 km away
Shūkat aş Şūfī10,566
↘ 5.6 km away
Shokat as-Sufi15,000
↘ 5.7 km away
An Naşr6,211
→ 5.9 km away
Khan Yunis173,183
↗ 7.6 km away
Al Fukhkhārī5,464
→ 8.3 km away
Bani Suheila31,272
↗ 9.2 km away
‘Abasān al Kabīrah18,163
→ 9.5 km away
‘Abasān al Jadīdah5,984
↗ 10.9 km away
Khuzā‘ah9,023
→ 11.2 km away
04Climate
05Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Rafah in?
Rafah is in the Asia/Gaza time zone (UTC+3). This offset is used for all local time in Rafah.
Where is Rafah located?
Rafah is located in Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory. Its position is 31.2972, 34.2436.
What are the GPS coordinates of Rafah?
The geographic coordinates of Rafah are 31.2972, 34.2436 (31°17′50″N, 34°14′37″E). It sits at an elevation of about 30 m above sea level.
What is the population of Rafah?
Rafah has a population of about 126,305 people, according to GeoNames data.