Rafaḩ Population 2026
Rafaḩ has a population of 126,305, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇵🇸 Palestine, located in Gaza Strip. Roughly 2.2% of Palestine's population lives here. It is about 3.2× smaller than Gaza, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
126,305
Rank in Palestine
#6
Coordinates
31.30°N, 34.24°E
~30 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 |
| Dayr al Balaḩ | 59,504 | #7 |
| Bayt Lāhyā | 56,919 | #8 |
| Bayt Ḩānūn | 37,392 | #16 |
| An Nuşayrāt | 36,123 | #17 |
| Al Burayj | 34,951 | #19 |
Cities near Rafaḩ
- Khān Yūnis173,183 people · ~8 km away
- Banī Suhaylā31,272 people · ~9 km away
- ‘Abasān al Kabīrah18,163 people · ~9 km away
- Al Qarārah19,500 people · ~13 km away
- Dayr al Balaḩ59,504 people · ~17 km away
- Al Burayj34,951 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rafaḩ?
Rafaḩ has a population of 126,305 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Palestine.
What region is Rafaḩ in?
Rafaḩ is located in Gaza Strip, Palestine.
Is Rafaḩ 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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