City · Palestine
Dayr al Balaḩ
Deir al-Balah is a city in the center of the Gaza Strip, Palestine, and the administrative capital of the Deir al-Balah Governorate. It is located over 14 kilometers (8.7 mi) south of Gaza City. The city had a population of 75,132 in 2017. The city is known for its date palms, after which it is named.
Good to know
- Population: 59,504.
- Known for: date palms, after.
- Area: 14.7 sq km.
- Timezone: Asia/Gaza.