Al-Mughraqa
in Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
31.468 and 34.410 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 31° 28' 3" and E 34° 24' 34"
Currency and Currency Code:
Shekel - ILS
Spoken languages:
Arabic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:12 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Gaza
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:01 am and 7:18 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Palestinian Territory in Western Asia

Safety Score: 4,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Palestinian Territory.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Palestinian Territory. Last Update: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Discover Al-Mughraqa

Al-Mughraqa in Gaza Strip is a place in Palestinian Territory about 3,128 mi (or 5,034 km) north-east of , the country's capital city.

Current time in Al-Mughraqa is now 06:12 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Gaza with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 12 airports near Al-Mughraqa, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is Be'er Sheva (Teyman) Airport in Israel in a distance of 22 mi (or 36 km). Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Caves of Maresha and Bet-Guvrin in the Judean Lowlands as a Microcosm of the Land of the Caves in Israel at a distance of 30 mi (or 48 km). The closest in Palestinian Territory is Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir in a distance of 46 mi (or 48 km), East. We encountered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Gaza, Rafah, Ash Shaykh Zuwayd, Beersheba and Ramla. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 73 °F

Morning Temperature 20°C / 67 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Night Temperature 20°C / 67 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 58%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

22°C (71 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

23°C (73 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

24°C (74 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Fatah & Hamas Commit to End the Division - Palestine Celebrates - Gaza - Ken O'Keefe

Published: May 05, 2011
Length: 39:15 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Ken O'Keefe

Celebrations in Gaza as the Fatah & Hamas sign a deal to end the division and hold elections within a year. Palestine celebrates and Israel weeps.


War on Gaza - Barcelona Garden, Tal El-Hawa, Gaza City-15 Jan 2009

Published: January 21, 2009
Length: 20:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: gazashow

الحرب على غزة - دبابات الاحتلال الصهيوني في جنوب مدينة غزة - حي تل الهوا - منتزة برشلونة.


OTAGE ITALIEN EXECUTE A GAZA 15 avril 2011

Published: April 18, 2011
Length: 30:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Euromideastnews

GAZA CITY, Bande de Gaza. Au lendemain de la mort de l'activiste italien pro palestinien, la bande de Gaza est en état de choc. Tout la population cherche à comprendre un acte inédit, une...


ASÍ SE DETONA EL CONFLICTO

Published: July 26, 2014
Length: 57:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Doc Files

Archivo de Guerra. Se recomienda discreción para ver estos registros que narran los actos que detonaron la guerra en la Franja de Gaza en julio de 2014.


Re-imagining Gaza: Youth Photography and Films 2010

Published: July 27, 2010
Length: 17:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: voicesbeyondwalls

A 3-minute slideshow about our youth media workshop in Jabaliya refugee camp in Gaza, July 2010. A brief preview of the photography and films produced by kids this summer. Copyright Voices...


نشيد موطني الفلسطيني الذي حرفته الجزيرة

Published: October 21, 2009
Length: 28:17 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: 90amir90

نشيد موطني الفلسطيني الذي حرفته الجزيرة http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=170651044920&v=wall جروب لا لتحريف الجزيرة لنشيد...


WFP & Oxfam Voucher Programme in Gaza 2011

Published: August 16, 2011
Length: 31:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WFPoPt

In the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt), the poorest families are experiencing stagnant living standards due primarily to the military occupation including factors such as restricted movement,...


Falafel in Gaza City

Published: February 06, 2010
Length: 34:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: gazaroosterfilms

The falafel in Gaza is crisp and spicy, among the best in the Middle East. This footage captures the lively spirit of people in the streets of Gaza, watching soccer while smoking sheesha and...


ITALIAN HOSTAGE EXECUTED IN GAZA April 15th 2011

Published: April 18, 2011
Length: 57:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Euromideastnews

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip. The day after the Pro Palestinian hostage was executed Gaza is in a state of shock. The execution of a Westerner by Palestinians in Gaza is a first despite numerous kidnappin...


To shoot an elephant - Zastrzelić Gazę (słonia) 10/11

Published: April 07, 2010
Length: 32:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: maghrebiankaa

Rok produkcji: 2009 Reżyseria: Alberto Arce, Muhammad Rujailah Wstrząsający dokument Alberto Arce i Mohammmada Rujailaha, który zabiera nas wprost do serca konfliktu izraelsko-palestyńskie...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Muhammad al-Durrah incident

The Muhammad al-Durrah incident took place in the Gaza Strip on September 30, 2000, on the second day of the Second Intifada, amid widespread rioting throughout the Palestinian territories. Jamal al-Durrah and his 12-year-old son, Muhammad, were filmed by Talal Abu Rahma, a Palestinian cameraman freelancing for France 2, as they sought cover behind a concrete cylinder after being caught in crossfire between Israeli soldiers and Palestinian security forces.

Located at 31.4651, 34.4267 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1988 births, 2000 deaths, Deaths by firearm in the Gaza Strip, Conspiracy theories, Historical controversies, History images, Palestinian casualties during the Second Intifada, Palestinian children, People from the Gaza Strip, Filmed deaths

Al-Aqsa University

al-Aqsa University is a Palestinian university established in 1991 in the Gaza Strip region of the Palestinian territories.

Located at 31.4836, 34.4455 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Education in Gaza, Educational institutions established in 1991, Universities and colleges in the Palestinian territories, 1991 establishments in the Palestinian territories

University of Palestine

University of Palestine is a Palestinian private institution of higher education located in Al-Zahra' with campuses operating in Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Syria. The university was established in 2003. Each specialization has a supervisory committee of qualified lecturers who are selected in accordance with the highest academic standards, and who have good professional experience in different universities.

Located at 31.4761, 34.4033 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 2003, Universities and colleges in the Palestinian territories, Gaza Strip

Tall al-Ajjul

Tall al-Ajjul is an archaeological tell in the Gaza Strip which dates back to 2100 B.C. The exact location of Tall al-Ajjul is located at the mouth of the Ghazzah Wadi just south of the town of Gaza. In 1930-1934 Tall al-Ajjul was excavated by British archaeologists under the direction of Sir Flinders Petrie, who thought the site was ancient Gaza, as it is sometimes known. In 1999 and 2000 the excavations were renewed by Peter M.

Located at 31.4677, 34.4043 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Palestine, Archaeology of the Near East, Archaeological sites in the Gaza Strip

Tel al-Hawa

Tel al-Hawa ("Hill of the Wind") or Tel al-Islam ("Hill of Islam") is a neighborhood in the southern part of the Palestinian city of Gaza. Founded by the Palestinian National Authority in the late 1990s, Tel al-Hawa is one of the more affluent areas of the city. It contains the Islamic University in Gaza and the Interior Ministry of the Palestinian National Authority.

Located at 31.5091, 34.4369 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods of Gaza

University College of Applied Sciences

University College of Applied Sciences (UCAS) is a technical college in Gaza founded in 1998. It offers 40 majors in engineering, health, technology, administration, education and the humanities. The school has a student population of 6,000. The main campus is in Gaza City. Females make up 50% of the student body. The College offers undergraduate degrees in a number of unique specializations such as education technology, technological management and planning, and geographic information systems.

Located at 31.4979, 34.4369 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in the Palestinian territories, Educational institutions established in 1998

Faisal Equestrian Club

The Faisal Equestrian Club is an equestrian club and upscale restaurant in Gaza. The track is the site of horse races, a "popular sport" in Gaza according a 1994 article in the Rocky Mountain News. As of July 2010, the club was the sole equestrian club in the Gaza strip. As of 2010, membership was increasing, with some 120 members, and other people coming for occasional lessors or an occasional ride. The club has two tracks, a 40-meter and a 60-meter international standard.

Located at 31.4936, 34.4117 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Restaurants in Gaza, Companies based in the Palestinian territories, Visitor attractions in the Palestinian territories, Sport in the Palestinian territories, Horse racing venues in the Palestinian territories