🔴 Outside business hours Business hours in Rafaḩ:
Mon–Fri, 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

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Geographical & Cultural Overview

Rafaḩ, a significant locality within Palestinian Territory, offers a unique geographical and cultural profile. This city, known internationally by its standardized name Rafah, serves as a key point of interest in its region.

Location & Topography

Positioned at latitude 31.29722 and longitude 34.24357, the city's precise coordinates place it distinctly on the world map. Its digital elevation model indicates an average altitude of 30 meters, shaping the area's physical character.

Demographics & Significance

As a community of approximately 126,305 people, Rafaḩ holds a specific demographic weight within its administrative area. Its official designation as a PPLA2 underscores its importance in the regional hierarchy.

Administrative Structure

Administratively, the city falls under the primary jurisdiction of GZ. It is further organized within the 7870260 subdivision, which helps to define its local governance and services.

Historical & Linguistic Heritage

The rich history of the region is reflected in the variety of names used for the city over time. In addition to its primary name, it is also recognized as Er Rafa, Rafa, Rafaa, each name offering a glimpse into its linguistic and cultural heritage.

Time Zone & Scheduling

All local activities, scheduling, and daily life in Rafaḩ are synchronized to the Asia/Gaza timezone, ensuring its alignment with the broader regional and international time standards.

Other names this city is known as.

Er Rafa
Rafa
Rafaa
Rafah
Rafakh
Rafaḩ
Rafia
Rafiah
Rafīah
Raphia
Rifah
Ràfia
la fa shi
rfh
rpyh
Рафа
Рафах
רפיח
رفح
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