Az Zuwāydah
in Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
31.440 and 34.381 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 31° 26' 22" and E 34° 22' 49"
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: 02:35 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Gaza
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:33 am and 7:00 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area
References
This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Explore Az Zuwāydah

Az Zuwāydah in Gaza Strip with it's 16,688 inhabitants is located in Palestinian Territory about 3,126 mi (or 5,030 km) north-east of , the country's capital.

Local time in Az Zuwāydah is now 02:35 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Gaza with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 12 airports in the wider vicinity of Az Zuwāydah, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is Be'er Sheva (Teyman) Airport in Israel in a distance of 23 mi (or 37 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 32 mi (or 52 km). The closest in Palestinian Territory is Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir in a distance of 48 mi (or 52 km), East.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Gaza, Rafah, Ash Shaykh Zuwayd, Beersheba and Al -Arish. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 83 °F

Morning Temperature 20°C / 69 °F
Evening Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Night Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 24%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 30% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Friday, 29th of March 2024

21°C (70 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

23°C (73 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

25°C (78 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Videos from this area

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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.


Israelis attack to Palestinian fishermen

Published: October 03, 2008
Length: 04:02 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: HellkreatoR

Israelis attack to Palestinian fishermen without ANY reason... Freedom to Palestine! Victory to Intifada! http://www.freegaza.org/


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...


The Pole

Published: July 02, 2010
Length: 35:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: voicesbeyondwalls

A video short produced by youth as part of a Digital Media and Storytelling Training of Trainers course conducted by Voices Beyond Walls in Gaza City, June 28-30, 2010. Participants were asked...


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...


how many women dose it take to park a car ???

Published: January 22, 2010
Length: 53:22 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: jawad saied

how many wonen dose it take to park a car , watch this.


sharm park.wmv

Published: April 30, 2012
Length: 09:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: sharm park

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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.

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 3 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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Palestine, Archaeology of the Near East, Archaeological sites in the Gaza Strip

Deir al-Balah Governorate

The Deir el-Balah Governorate is one of 16 Governorates of the Palestinian National Authority in the central Gaza Strip which is administered by the Palestinian National Authority 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 2006 it had a population of 208,716 inhabitants distributed between eight localities.

Located at 31.42, 34.35 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Deir al-Balah Governorate


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Az Zuwaydah, Az Zuwāydah, Alzwaydt, Ar Ruwaydah, الزوايدة