Rafah

The city of Rafah extends across the southern end of the Gaza Strip, containing residential neighborhoods, markets, and the international border crossing with Egypt.

Following the 1948 Palestine war, Egypt administered Rafah and established refugee camps for Palestinians displaced during the conflict, significantly altering the demographic composition.

The population of Rafah includes long-term residents and refugees who maintain Palestinian traditions through community gatherings, local markets, and traditional agricultural practices.

The Rafah Border Crossing serves as the primary gateway between Gaza and Egypt, controlling the movement of people and humanitarian supplies into the territory.

The archaeological remains near Rafah contain evidence of the Battle of Raphia from 217 BCE, where Ptolemaic forces confronted the Seleucid army.

Location: Rafah Governorate

Elevation above the sea: 54 m

Part of: Gaza Strip

Shares border with: Egypt, Palestine, Khan Yunis, Al-Mawasi, Rafah, Tel al-Sultan refugee camp

GPS coordinates: 31.27520,34.25583

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:56