Deir al-Balah Governorate
The Deir al-Balah Governorate (Arabic: محافظة دير البلح Muḥāfaẓat Dayr al Balaḥ), also referred to as Central Gaza Governorate (Arabic: محافظة الوسطى) is one of 16 Governorates of Palestine in the central Gaza Strip which is administered by Palestine aside from its border with Israel, airspace, and maritime territory. Its total land area consists of 56 sq. kilometers. According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, in mid-year 2022 it had a population of 310,820 inhabitants distributed between eight localities.[1]
Deir al-Balah Governorate
محافظة دير البلح | |
|---|---|
| Country | Palestine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 56 km2 (22 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 310,820 |
| • Density | 5,600/km2 (14,000/sq mi) |
| Gaza Strip |
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| Hamas government |
Localities
Cities
Municipalities
Village councils
References
- "Projected Mid -Year Population for Dier Al-Balah Governorate by Locality 2017-2026". pcbs.gov.ps. Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics. May 30, 2021. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
- Dutta, Prasanta Kumar; Zafra, Mariano; Bhandari, Aditi (2023-11-28). "Mapping the conflict in Israel and Gaza". Reuters. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
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