Al Burayj Population 2026
Al Burayj has a population of 34,951, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇵🇸 Palestine, located in Gaza Strip. Roughly 0.6% of Palestine's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Gaza, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,951
Rank in Palestine
#19
Coordinates
31.44°N, 34.40°E
~40 m elevation · Asia/Gaza
Other big cities in Gaza Strip
| City | Population | Rank in Palestine |
|---|---|---|
| Gaza | 410,000 | #1 |
| Khān Yūnis | 173,183 | #2 |
| Jabālyā | 168,568 | #3 |
| Rafaḩ | 126,305 | #6 |
| Dayr al Balaḩ | 59,504 | #7 |
| Bayt Lāhyā | 56,919 | #8 |
| Bayt Ḩānūn | 37,392 | #16 |
| An Nuşayrāt | 36,123 | #17 |
Cities near Al Burayj
- An Nuşayrāt36,123 people · ~1 km away
- Dayr al Balaḩ59,504 people · ~6 km away
- Gaza410,000 people · ~9 km away
- Al Qarārah19,500 people · ~9 km away
- Jabālyā168,568 people · ~12 km away
- Banī Suhaylā31,272 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Burayj?
Al Burayj has a population of 34,951 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Palestine.
What region is Al Burayj in?
Al Burayj is located in Gaza Strip, Palestine.
Is Al Burayj the capital of Palestine?
No, the capital of Palestine is Ramallah.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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