Current Date And Time In Rafaḩ, Palestinian Territory
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
16:19:54 EEST
State: Gaza Strip
Currency: Israeli New Shekel (ILS)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 126,305
District: Rafah
Explore the interactive satellite map of Rafaḩ, a city in Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Rafaḩ — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Rafaḩ.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Asia • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Palestinian Territory operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 31.2972° N | 34.2436° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 31.2972 | 34.2436 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 31° 17' 50" N | 34° 14' 37" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 31° 17.8332' N | 34° 14.6142' E |
| City | Rafaḩ |
| State | Gaza Strip |
| Country | Palestinian Territory |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Rafah |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 126,305 |
| Area (km²) | 64.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 24.71 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,973.52 /km² |
| Elevation | 30 m / 98 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 31.2972, 34.2436 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rafaḩ to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Gaza Strip.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shukat aş Şufi | Gaza Strip | SE | 6 km | 3 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Shokat as-Sufi | Gaza Strip | SE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| An Naşr | Gaza Strip | E | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Khan Yunis | Gaza Strip | NE | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Al Fukhkhari | Gaza Strip | E | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Bani Suhayla | Gaza Strip | NE | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Gaza Strip, the home state of Rafaḩ, along with each city's aerial distance from Gaza City, Gaza Strip's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaza | 31.5016° N | 34.4667° E | 38 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Khan Yunis | 31.3402° N | 34.3063° E | 55 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Jabalya | 31.5272° N | 34.4835° E | 43 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Dayr al Balaḩ | 31.4183° N | 34.3493° E | 17 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Bayt Lahya | 31.5464° N | 34.4951° E | 33 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Bayt Ḩanun | 31.5353° N | 34.5358° E | 55 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| An Nuşayrat | 31.4486° N | 34.3925° E | 33 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Al Burayj | 31.4394° N | 34.4031° E | 40 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Bani Suhayla | 31.3434° N | 34.3234° E | 82 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Al Qararah | 31.3739° N | 34.3409° E | 40 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
El Arish International Airport IATA: AAC 48 km (30 mi) from Rafaḩ |
The exact GPS location of Rafaḩ gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Gaza Strip. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Gaza Strip state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Rafaḩ are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Rafaḩ lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Palestinian Territory map
Rafaḩ sits within Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory, in the Asia region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Rafaḩ for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Gaza Strip. › Browse every city in Gaza Strip
Coordinates for Rafaḩ in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Palestinian Territory. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Rafaḩ are latitude 31.2972° and longitude 34.2436°. In directional format: 31.2972° N, 34.2436° E. These coordinates mark the center of Rafaḩ in Gaza Strip and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Rafaḩ is a city in Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Rafah. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Rafaḩ sits at: Latitude 31° 17' 50" N and Longitude 34° 14' 37" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Rafaḩ has a population of approximately 126,305 people. This is roughly 6.170% of Gaza Strip's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Gaza Strip.
The interactive satellite map of Rafaḩ is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 31.2972, 34.2436 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rafaḩ in Gaza Strip. For broader context, explore the Gaza Strip state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Rafaḩ is El Arish International Airport (AAC), roughly 48 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Rafaḩ sits at an elevation of approximately 30 meters (98 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Gaza Strip.
The closest cities to Rafaḩ include Shukat aş Şufi, Shokat as-Sufi, An Naşr. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Rafaḩ, sunrise is at 06:05 AM and sunset is at 07:30 PM, giving a day length of 13h 25m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rafaḩ's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Rafaḩ is approximately 3,484 km (2,165 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,257 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Rafaḩ — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Mataura, French Polynesia, roughly 957 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Rafaḩ is approximately 108 km (67 mi) NE of East Jerusalem, the national capital of Palestinian Territory, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
