What is the population of Rafaḩ?

The population of Rafaḩ is 164,000.

Where is Rafaḩ located?

Rafaḩ is located at latitude 31.2972200 and longitude 34.2435700. It is in Palestinian Territory.

Rafaḩ is in the Asia/Gaza time zone.

The population of Rafaḩ has increased from 119,895 (2007) to 164,000 (2016), a change of 36.8%.

Rafah: city in the Palestinian National Authority.

Population	164,000
Country	Gaza Strip
State	Gaza Strip (Palestinian Territory)
County	Rafah
Latitude & Longitude	31.2972,34.2436
Capital city	Rafaḩ is capital of Rafah Governorate
Time Zone	Asia/Gaza
Local time	12:13:17 (24th September 2026)

Rafaḩ is located at 31°17'50"N 34°14'37"E (31.2972200, 34.2435700).

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Year	Population	% Change	Method
2007	119,895	-	census
2008	123,936	3.37%	census
2009	128,150	3.4%	census
2010	132,533	3.42%	census
2011	137,385	3.66%	census
2012	142,427	3.67%	census
2013	147,618	3.64%	census
2014	152,950	3.61%	census
2015	158,414	3.57%	census
2016	164,000	3.53%	census

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