Rafaḩ, Palestinian Territory — GPS Coordinates
31° 17' 50.0" N, 34° 14' 36.9" E
| Country | Palestinian Territory |
| Continent | Middle East |
| Population | 126,305 |
| Timezone | Asia/Gaza |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 / UTC+3 |
The GPS coordinates of Rafaḩ, Palestinian Territory are 31.297220, 34.243570 in decimal degrees, which is 31° 17' 50.0" N, 34° 14' 36.9" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Rafaḩ lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 126,305. Use the map above to see the exact location, copy the coordinates in any format below, or open the spot in Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Geographic Facts About Rafaḩ
- Sunrise
- 06:05
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 19:34
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 13h 28m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Asia/Gaza
- Antipode
- -31.297220, -145.756430
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Rafaḩ Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 31.297220, 34.243570
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 31°17'50.0"N 34°14'36.9"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 31°17.833'N 34°14.614'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 36N 618353E 3463209N
- Geohash · base32 index
- sv8651rrt
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8G3P76WV+VCP
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:31.297220,34.243570
Distances from Rafaḩ
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khān Yūnis | 8 km | 5 mi | NE (51°) |
| Gaza | 31 km | 19 mi | NE (43°) |
| Jabālyā | 34 km | 21 mi | NE (42°) |
| Arīsh, Egypt | 46 km | 29 mi | WSW (247°) |
| Ashkelon, Israel | 52 km | 32 mi | NE (37°) |
| Beersheba, Israel | 52 km | 32 mi | E (95°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Rafaḩ, Palestinian Territory?
Rafaḩ is located at latitude 31.297220 and longitude 34.243570 (31° 17' 50.0" N, 34° 14' 36.9" E).
What is the population of Rafaḩ?
Rafaḩ has an approximate population of 126,305.
What country is Rafaḩ in?
Rafaḩ is located in Palestinian Territory, Middle East.
What time zone is Rafaḩ in?
Rafaḩ uses the Asia/Gaza time zone; its UTC offset varies between UTC+2 and UTC+3 over the year.
Which major city is closest to Rafaḩ?
The nearest major city is Khān Yūnis, about 8 km (5 miles) to the NE of Rafaḩ.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.