Palestinian Territory cities list with latitude and longitude in CSV,SQL,XML,JSON formats
Last update : 15 January 2025.
This is the best list of 830 cities in the Palestinian Territory available in 4 formats ( CSV, Json, SQL, XML ). We have cleaned up the Geoname database to leave only the towns, capitals and villages. All are all associated with regions and sub-regions (where available).
Each file contains the following data: Geoname_ID, City, Alternate_Name, Country_Code, Region, Sub_region, Latitude, Longitude, Elevation, Population, Timezone, Fcode_Name. See the FAQ below for a detailed explanation.
Here is an example of the data from the Palestinian Territory file that you are going to retrieve. The data is displayed here in the form of a table:
Geoname_ID | City | Alternate_Name | Country_Code | Region | Sub_region | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Population | Timezone | Fcode_Name |
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283506 | Janīn | Djenin,Dschenin,Dzhenin,Engannim,Janin,Janīn,Jenin,Jenine,Jinin,Jénine,`Ein Gannim,gnyn,jnyn,Дженин,גנין,جنين,‘Ein Gannīm | PS | West Bank | Jenin | 32.45943 | 35.30086 | 34730 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
283165 | Karmah | Karmah,Khirbat Karma,Khirbat Karmah,Khirbat al Karmah,Khirbat el Karma,krmt,كرمة | PS | West Bank | 31.45185 | 35.02714 | 1365 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
283092 | Rās ‘Aţīyah | Khirbat Ra’s `Atiyah,Khirbat Ras `Atiya,Khirbat Ras ‘Atiya,Khirbat Ra’s ‘Aţīyah,Ras `Atiyah,Rās ‘Aţīyah,راس عطية | PS | West Bank | 32.15847 | 34.99086 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
282477 | Qabalān | Kubalan,Qabalan,Qabalān,qblan,قبلان | PS | West Bank | Nablus | 32.10182 | 35.28938 | 7043 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
282667 | Al Muwarraq | Al Muwarraq,Khirbat al Muraq,Khirbat al Murāq,almwrq,المورق | PS | West Bank | 31.52821 | 34.96772 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
7870317 | Bani Zeid al-Sharqiya | PS | West Bank | Ramallah | 32.04494 | 35.16963 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
283144 | Khirbat ‘Asalah | Khirbat Asala,Khirbat `Asalah,Khirbat ‘Asalah | PS | West Bank | 32.16667 | 35.11667 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
281982 | Şarrah | Sarra,Sarrah,srt,Şarrah,صرة,Ṣarra | PS | West Bank | Nablus | 32.2097 | 35.19147 | 2810 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
283371 | Kafr Lāqif | Kafr Laqif,Kafr Lāqif,kfr laqf,كفر لاقف | PS | West Bank | Qalqilya | 32.18342 | 35.09073 | 846 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
281219 | Zabdah | Zabdah,Zibda,Zibdah,zbdt,زبدة | PS | West Bank | 32.45077 | 35.12958 | 933 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
285061 | Al Khaḑir | Al Khadir,Al Khadr,Al Khaḑir,Al Khidr,Al Khiḑr,El Khader,El Khadr,Khadr,Khaḍr,alkhdr,الخضر | PS | West Bank | Bethlehem | 31.69405 | 35.16685 | 9003 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
282376 | Qaţanah | Katanneh,Qatana,Qatanah,Qatanna,Qatannah,Qatanne,Qaţanah,Qaţannah,qtnh,قطنه | PS | West Bank | Al Quds | 31.83366 | 35.11894 | 7274 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
283130 | Bayt Amīn | Bayt Amin,Bayt Amīn,Bein Amin,Khirbat Bayt Amin,Khirbat Bayt Amīn,Khirbat Beit Amin,Khirbat Beit Amīn,byt amyn,بيت أمين | PS | West Bank | 32.13147 | 35.02138 | 998 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
284312 | Bayt Liqyā | Bayt Liqya,Bayt Liqyā,Beit Liqya,Beit Liqyā,Biet Liqia,Likia,byt lqya,بيت لقيا | PS | West Bank | Ramallah | 31.86958 | 35.0654 | 7795 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
7870464 | Al-Zaitounah | PS | West Bank | Ramallah | 31.95667 | 35.16528 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
8199377 | Shilat | PS | West Bank | 31.91764 | 35.02029 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | section of populated place | |||
7870434 | Bani Na’im | Bani Naim | PS | West Bank | 31.51594 | 35.16394 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
285149 | ‘Ayn ad Duyūk al Fawqā | Ad Duyuk,Ad Duyūk,Duyuk,Duyūk,`Ayn ad Duyuk al Fawqa,عين الديوك الفوقا,‘Ayn ad Duyūk al Fawqā | PS | West Bank | Jericho | 31.88709 | 35.42721 | 810 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
7895639 | ‘Arab as Suwayţāt | `Arab as Suwaytat,عرب السويطات,‘Arab as Suwayţāt | PS | West Bank | Jenin | 32.44505 | 35.30894 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
7891876 | Rās aţ Ţawīl | Khirbat Ra’s at Tawil,Khirbat Ras er Tawil,Khirbat Ra’s aţ Ţawīl,Khirbat Rās er Tawil,Ras at Tawil,Rās aţ Ţawīl,ras altwyl,راس الطويل | PS | 31.56581 | 35.14539 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |||
7870316 | Bir Nabala | PS | West Bank | 31.85169 | 35.20088 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |||
8067700 | Ḩayy al Ḩusaynī | Hayy al Husayni,Husseini Quarter,hy alhsyny,حي الحسيني,Ḩayy al Ḩusaynī | PS | West Bank | Jericho | 31.84898 | 35.43126 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
282234 | Rammūn | Rammun,Rammūn,Rimmon,rmwn,رمون | PS | West Bank | Ramallah | 31.93342 | 35.29821 | 3101 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
283367 | Kafr Ni`mah | Kafr Ni`ma | PS | West Bank | 31.92733 | 35.09522 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
282602 | Naẖal Kalya | Kalia,Kalya,Nahal Kallia,Nahal Kalya,Naẖal Kalya,qlyh,קליה | PS | West Bank | 31.76667 | 35.5 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
281251 | Khirbat Zanūtah | Khirbat Zanuta,Khirbat Zanutah,Khirbat Zanūtah,Khirbat Zānūtā,khrbt znwtt,خربة زنوتة | PS | West Bank | 31.3705 | 34.99612 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
7870671 | Hadab al-Fawwar | Hadab El-Fawwar | PS | West Bank | 31.47665 | 35.05551 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
283191 | Khirbat ‘Abd Allāh al Yūnis | Khirbat `Abd Allah al Yunis,Khirbat `Abd Allah al Yunus,Khirbat `Abdullah el Yunis,Khirbat ‘Abd Allāh al Yūnis,Khirbat ‘Abd Allāh al Yūnus,Khirbat ‘Abdullāh el Yūnis,خربة عبد الله اليونس | PS | West Bank | 32.4758 | 35.11404 | 136 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
281694 | Khirbat at Tabbān | Khirbat at Tabban,Khirbat at Tabbān,khrbt altban,خربة التبان | PS | West Bank | 31.38216 | 35.17432 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
7891508 | Umm al Khayr | Al Faqir,Al Faqīr,Khirbat Um Kheir,Khirbat Umm Khayr,Khirbat Umm Kheir,Umm al Khayr,alfqyr,am alkhyr,أم الخير,الفقير | PS | 31.42544 | 35.1957 | 508 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |||
7892524 | Khallat ‘Arabī | Khallat `Arabi,Khallat ‘Arabī,خلة عربي | PS | 31.45876 | 35.0522 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |||
281152 | An Nazlah | An Nazlah,El Nesleh,En Nazle,En Nezle,Nazla,Nazlah,Nuzle | PS | Gaza Strip | North Gaza | 31.53333 | 34.48333 | 0 | Asia/Gaza | populated place | |
410887 | Daribat ash Shaykh Hammuda | PS | Gaza Strip | 31.36639 | 34.355 | 0 | Asia/Gaza | populated place | |||
7890696 | Al ‘Iqāb | Al `Iqab,Al ‘Iqāb,العقاب | PS | 31.66463 | 35.23457 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |||
283156 | Khirbat al Munqaţi‘ah | Khirbat Umm ash Shaghut,Khirbat al Munqati`ah,Khirbat al Munqaţi‘ah,خربة المنقطعة | PS | West Bank | Jericho | 31.98261 | 35.52726 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
284065 | Dayr Qiddīs | Dayr Qaddis,Dayr Qaddīs,Dayr Qiddis,Dayr Qiddīs,Deir Qaddis,dyr qdys,دير قديس | PS | West Bank | 31.94862 | 35.04437 | 1916 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
7895634 | Ḑāḩiyat Şabāḩ al Khayr | Dahiyat Sabah al Khayr,dahyt sbah alkhyr,ضاحية صباح الخير,Ḑāḩiyat Şabāḩ al Khayr | PS | West Bank | Jenin | 32.48828 | 35.29902 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
7870322 | Kafr Rai | PS | West Bank | 32.376 | 35.1551 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |||
283110 | Kafā | Kafa,Kafā,Khirbat Kafa,Khirbat Kafā,kfa,كفا | PS | West Bank | Tulkarm | 32.29531 | 35.05206 | 400 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
284480 | ‘Azzūn | `Azzun,عزون,‘Azzūn | PS | West Bank | Qalqilya | 32.17496 | 35.05752 | 7727 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
281818 | Shu‘fāţ | Shu`fat,Shu‘fāţ | PS | West Bank | 31.81651 | 35.22745 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
7890843 | Bayt Maqdum | Bayt Maqdum,Bayt Maqdūm,Khirbat Bayt Maqdum,Khirbat Bayt Maqdūm,Khirbat Beit Maqdum,byt mqdwm,بيت مقدوم | PS | West Bank | Al Khalil | 31.53537 | 34.97192 | 2568 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
281072 | Umm al Kilāb | Umm al Kilab,Umm al Kilāb,Umm el-Kilab,aum alkilab,أُم الكِلاب | PS | Gaza Strip | 31.2959 | 34.29151 | 0 | Asia/Gaza | populated place | ||
7892552 | Qanān Jābir | Qanan Jabir,Qanān Jābir,qnan jabr,قنان جابر | PS | 31.42264 | 35.10556 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |||
8051616 | Al Katībah | Al Katibah,Al Katībah,alktybt,الكتيبة | PS | Gaza Strip | Khan Yunis Governorate | 31.35675 | 34.31089 | 0 | Asia/Gaza | populated place | |
284228 | Budrus | Bodros,Budrus,bdrs,بدرس | PS | West Bank | 31.96687 | 34.99425 | 1380 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
7892603 | Maghāyir al ‘Abīd | Maghayir al `Abid,Maghāyir al ‘Abīd,مغاير العبيد | PS | 31.37707 | 35.1492 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |||
7892602 | Khirbat Aşafī | Khirbat Asafi,Khirbat Aşafī,khrbt asfy,خربة أصفي | PS | 31.39957 | 35.18681 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |||
7873927 | Nazla al-Sharqiya | Nazleh Sharqiyeh | PS | West Bank | 32.41108 | 35.10557 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
7895371 | As Sāyidah | As Sayidah,As Sāyidah,alsaydt,السايدة | PS | 32.50753 | 35.20332 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |||
281227 | Zaytā Jammā‘īn | Zayta,Zayta Jamma`in,Zaytā,Zaytā Jammā‘īn,Zeita,زيتا جماعين | PS | West Bank | 32.13698 | 35.18595 | 2092 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
283127 | Bayt Mirsim | Bayt Mirsim,Beit Marsam,Bet Mirsham,Bet Mirsim,Khirbat Bayt Mirsim,Khirbat Beit Mirsim,byt mrsm,بيت مرسم | PS | West Bank | 31.45275 | 34.91376 | 313 | Asia/Jerusalem | populated place | ||
281637 | Tarqūmyā | Tarqumia,Tarqumiya,Tarqumiyah,Tarqumya,Tarqumye,Tarqūmiya,Tarqūmiyah,Tarqūmye,Tarqūmyā,Terkumie,Turqumiya,trqwmya,ترقوميا | PS | West Bank | Al Khalil | 31.57551 | 35.01223 | 14202 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
283668 | Al Ḩafīrah | Al Hafirah,Al Ḩafīrah,Khirbat Hafira,Khirbat Hafirah,Khirbat al Hufayrah,Khirbat al Ḩufayrah,Khirbat el Hufeira,Khirbat el Ḥufeira,Khirbat Ḩafīrah,alhfyrt,الحفيرة | PS | West Bank | 32.41162 | 35.23684 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
281801 | Shuwaykah | Shuwaykah,Shuweika | PS | West Bank | Tulkarm | 32.33636 | 35.03547 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
7896867 | Khirbat Tall al Ghār | Khirbat Tall al Ghar,Khirbat Tall al Ghār,khrbt tl alghar,خربة تل الغار | PS | 32.24168 | 35.37015 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |||
283087 | Khirbat Şarrah | Khirbat Sara,Khirbat Sarah,Khirbat Sarrah,Khirbat Sāra,Khirbat Sārah,Khirbat Şarrah,khrbt srt,خربة صرة | PS | West Bank | 32.05652 | 35.30691 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
7890655 | Al Ḩaddādīyah | Al Haddadiyah,Al Ḩaddādīyah,alhdadyt,الحدادية | PS | 31.68555 | 35.27183 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |||
284304 | Bayt Sāḩūr | Bayt Sahur,Bayt Sāḩūr,Beit Sahur,Beit Saḥūr,Bettsahour,Haql ar Ru`ah,Haql ar Ru`at,Haql er Ru`at,byt sahwr,بيت ساحور,حقل الرعاة,Ḥaql er Ru‘āt,Ḩaql ar Ru‘āh,Ḩaql ar Ru‘āt | PS | West Bank | Bethlehem | 31.70095 | 35.22631 | 14921 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
7890366 | Khallat Ḩamāmah | Khallat Hamamah,Khallat Ḩamāmah,khlt hmamt,خلة حمامة | PS | West Bank | Bethlehem | 31.7216 | 35.19243 | 1397 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
284899 | Jericho | Ariha,Arīḩā,Cherico,Chericó,Eriha,Erihon,Erīha,Gerico,Iericho,Ierihon,Ierikhon,Ierykhon,Ireacho,Ireachó,Jeeriko,Jerichas,Jericho,Jerico,Jericó,Jeriho,Jerihon,Jerika,Jerikhon,Jeriko,Jerikó,Jeriĥo,Jerycho,Jéricho,Jērika,Xerico,Xericó,Yeriho,Yerikho,Yeriko,Yerīhō,Yirihu,Yirīḩū,aryha,erikko,eriko,ierikoni,jie li ke,mdynt alqmr,yeliko,yryhw,Ιεριχώ,Єрихон,Іерыхон,Јерихон,Иерихон,Йерихон,יריחו,أريحا,اریحا,مدينة القمر,ܐܝܪܝܚܘ,எரிக்கோ,იერიქონი,ኢያሪኮ,エリコ,杰里科,예리코,???????????????????????????????????? | PS | West Bank | Jericho | 31.86667 | 35.45 | 19783 | Asia/Hebron | seat of a first-order administrative division | |
283918 | Far‘ūn | Far`un,Far‘un,Far‘ūn,Fir`awn,Fir‘awn,فرعون | PS | West Bank | 32.28613 | 35.02326 | 3072 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
282457 | Qalqīlyah | Kal Kiliya,Kal’kilija,Kalkilieh,Kfar Saba,Qalkilya,Qalqiliya,Qalqilyah,Qalqilye,Qalqīliya,Qalqīlyah,Qalqīlye,qlqylyh,qlqylyt,Калькилия,קלקיליה,قلقيلية | PS | West Bank | Qalqilya | 32.18966 | 34.97063 | 43212 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
281790 | Sīlat az̧ Z̧ahr | Saylat ad Dahr,Saylat aḑ Ḑahr,Silat adh Dhahr,Silat az Zahr,Silat edh Dhahr,Silet edh Dhahr,Sīlat adh Dhahr,Sīlat az̧ Z̧ahr,Sīlet edh Dhahr,sylt alzhr,سيلة الظهر | PS | West Bank | Jenin | 32.31934 | 35.18418 | 6079 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
281207 | Zubūbah | Zububa,Zububah,Zubūbah,Zubūbā,zbwbh,زبوبه | PS | West Bank | Jenin | 32.54346 | 35.22274 | 2063 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
7891515 | Ma‘īn | Khirbat Ma`in,Khirbat Mā‘īn,Ma`in,Ma‘īn,معين | PS | 31.40984 | 35.13235 | 452 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |||
281098 | Rafiaẖ Yam | Rafiah Yam,Rafiaẖ Yam | PS | Gaza Strip | Rafah | 31.28333 | 34.23333 | 0 | Asia/Gaza | populated place | |
284100 | Dayr al Ghuşūn | Dayr al Ghusn,Dayr al Ghusun,Dayr al Ghuşn,Dayr al Ghuşūn,Dayr al-Ghuson,Dayr al-Ghusoun,Deir Al Ghusoon,Deir al Ghusan,Deir al Ghusun,Deir el Ghusun,Deir el Ghuṣūn,dyr alghswn,دير الغصون | PS | West Bank | Tulkarm | 32.35244 | 35.07689 | 9187 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
8199420 | Oranit | אורנית | PS | West Bank | 32.13165 | 34.99094 | 140 | 8955 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
7890813 | Bayt ‘Īnūn | Bayt `Inun,Bayt ‘Īnūn,Khirbat Bayt `Anun,Khirbat Bayt `Aynun,Khirbat Bayt ‘Aynūn,Khirbat Bayt ‘Ānūn,Khirbat Beit `Anun,Khirbat Beit ‘Anun,بيت عينون | PS | 31.5587 | 35.1244 | 1782 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |||
283128 | Bayt Ḩasan | Bayt Hasan,Bayt Ḩasan,Khirbat Bayt Hasan,Khirbat Bayt Ḩasan,Khirbat Beit Hasan,byt hsn,بيت حسن | PS | West Bank | 32.2376 | 35.40407 | 1109 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
285076 | Al Jab‘ah | Al Jab`ah,Al Jaba`,Al Jaba‘,Al Jab‘ah,El Jab`a,El Jab‘a,Jab`a,Jab‘a,الجبعة | PS | West Bank | 31.67423 | 35.07718 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
7870419 | Tuqu’ | PS | West Bank | 31.63645 | 35.21448 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |||
7891511 | Al Karmil | Al Karmil,Kirbat al Karmil,alkrml,الكرمل | PS | West Bank | 31.42301 | 35.13278 | 3685 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
284013 | Dūmā | Doma,Domea,Duma,Dumah,Dōma,Dūmah,Dūmā,dwma,دوما | PS | West Bank | 32.05632 | 35.36705 | 2157 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
7870329 | Bal’a | Bala | PS | West Bank | Tulkarm | 32.33317 | 35.10865 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
284524 | ‘Aynabūs | `Aynabus,`Einabus,عينبوس,‘Aynabūs,‘Einabūs | PS | West Bank | 32.14706 | 35.24513 | 2315 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
283612 | ‘Illār | `Illar,علار,‘Illār | PS | West Bank | Tulkarm | 32.37024 | 35.10708 | 6681 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
7895292 | Bīr al Bāshā | Bir al Basha,Bīr al Bāshā,byr albasha,بير الباشا | PS | West Bank | Jenin | 32.42022 | 35.23013 | 1291 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
7890660 | Khirbat an Naḩlah | Khirbat an Nahlah,Khirbat an Naḩlah,Khirbat en Nahla,Khirbat en Naḥla,khrbt alnjlt,خربة النجلة | PS | 31.67803 | 35.18286 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |||
282740 | Mislīyah | Misilya,Misilyah,Misliya,Misliyah,Mislīyah,mslyt,مسلية | PS | West Bank | 32.38613 | 35.2878 | 2187 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
7890118 | Al Ka‘ābinah (Tajammu‘ Badawī) | Al Ka`abinah,Al Ka`abinah (Tajammu` Badawi),Al Ka‘ābinah,Al Ka‘ābinah (Tajammu‘ Badawī),الكعابنه,الكعابنه تجمع بدوي | PS | 31.80725 | 35.3277 | 688 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |||
284332 | Bayt Ijzā | Bayt Ijza,Bayt Ijzā,Beit Igza,Beit Ijza,byt ajza,بيت إجزا | PS | West Bank | 31.84675 | 35.15173 | 692 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
7890676 | Ar Rawā‘īin | Ar Rawa`iin,Ar Rawā‘īin,الرواعين | PS | 31.54469 | 35.25619 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |||
7891882 | Wādī ar Rīm | Wadi ar Rim,Wādī ar Rīm,wady alrym,وادي الريم | PS | 31.54511 | 35.18597 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |||
7890368 | Ad Dawḩah | Ad Dawhah,Ad Dawḩah,aldwht,الدوحة | PS | West Bank | Bethlehem | 31.69948 | 35.18047 | 9631 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
283136 | Tall al Khashbah | Khirbat at Tuwayyil,Khirbat aţ Ţuwayyil,Khirbat et Tuwaiyil,Khirbat eṭ Ṭuwaiyil,Tall al Khashbah,tl alkhshbt,تل الخشبة | PS | West Bank | 32.10992 | 35.36745 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
283081 | Khirbat Umm ‘Allās | Khirbat Um `Allas,Khirbat Um ‘Allās,Khirbat Umm `Allas,Khirbat Umm ‘Allās | PS | West Bank | 31.60115 | 35.01468 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
7870454 | Al-Ittihad | PS | West Bank | 31.96676 | 35.10188 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |||
7893006 | Z̧ahr al Māliḩ | Zahr al Malih,Z̧ahr al Māliḩ,zhr almalh,ظهر المالح | PS | 32.47308 | 35.14997 | 196 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |||
283812 | Ḩajjah | Hajja,Hajjah,Qaryat Hajja,Qaryat Hajjah,Qaryat Ḩajjah,hjt,حجة,Ḥajja,Ḩajjah | PS | West Bank | 32.20427 | 35.13077 | 2444 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
281965 | Şaydā | Khirbat Saydah,Khirbat Şaydāh,Sayda,Seida,syda,Şaydā,صيدا | PS | West Bank | Tulkarm | 32.38489 | 35.11856 | 2988 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
7890695 | Al Furaydīs | Al Furaydis,Al Furaydīs,alfrydys,الفريديس | PS | 31.66927 | 35.23828 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |||
281264 | Z̧ahrat Zayn ad Dīn | Dhahrat Zein ed Din,Zahrat Zayn ad Din,Z̧ahrat Zayn ad Dīn,Ḍhahrat Zein ed Dīn | PS | West Bank | Al Quds | 31.75 | 35.25 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |
285113 | Al ‘Aţţārah | Al `Attara,Al `Attarah,Al ‘Attara,Al ‘Aţţārah,El `Attara,El ‘Aţţāra,`Attara,العطارة,‘Aṭṭāra | PS | West Bank | 32.32571 | 35.16373 | 1145 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
7870991 | Dayr ’Abu Mash’al | PS | West Bank | 31.99835 | 35.06836 | 0 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | |||
281605 | Ti‘innik | Ta`anakh,Tannuk,Ta‘anākh,Ti`innik,Ti‘innik,تعنك | PS | West Bank | 32.51956 | 35.21966 | 988 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
284556 | Aţ Ţīrah | At Tira,At Tirah,Aţ Ţīrah,Et Tira,Et Tīra,Khirbat et Tira,Khirbat eṭ Ṭira,Tira,Tireh,altyrt,الطيرة | PS | West Bank | 31.87022 | 35.12682 | 1340 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
283184 | Khirbat ad Dayr | Khirbat ad Dayr,Khirbat ad Deir,Khirbat ed Deir,khrbt aldyr,خربة الدير | PS | West Bank | 31.6556 | 35.02553 | 260 | Asia/Hebron | populated place | ||
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Exploring the Geography of the Palestinian Territory
The Palestinian Territory, consisting of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, is a land of immense historical, cultural, and geographical significance. Nestled at the crossroads of the Middle East, the region has been a focal point of human settlement and conflict for millennia. Its diverse landscapes, ranging from coastal plains to arid deserts and fertile valleys, provide valuable insights into the interplay between geography and socio-political developments. Understanding the spatial distribution of cities, regions, and departments within this territory requires precise geographic data, which can offer a clearer picture of how the land and people are interconnected.
The Geography of the Palestinian Territory: A Land of Diversity
The Palestinian Territory is characterized by a wide variety of geographical features. To the west, the Gaza Strip borders the Mediterranean Sea, with its coastal plains offering fertile soil and an environment that supports agriculture. Moving inland, the West Bank is dominated by rugged hills and valleys that have been shaped over thousands of years by both natural forces and human intervention. The Jordan River, which forms part of the eastern border, serves as a key geographic landmark, connecting the region to surrounding countries and offering fertile land in its valley.
The region's climate is equally diverse, with the coastal areas experiencing a Mediterranean climate, featuring hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Further inland, the West Bank's mountainous regions experience a more continental climate, with colder winters and occasional snowfall. These varied climates have influenced the development of different regions, determining where cities have been built and how land has been utilized for agriculture, industry, and settlement.
Cities and Regions of the Palestinian Territory
The Palestinian Territory is divided into two main regions: the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. These regions are further divided into smaller administrative units, such as governorates and municipalities, each with their own unique geographical and socio-economic characteristics. The cities within these regions vary widely, from the historic city of Bethlehem to the bustling urban center of Gaza City.
In the West Bank, the city of Ramallah serves as the administrative capital of the Palestinian Authority, while Hebron, Nablus, and Jenin are significant urban centers that have played pivotal roles in the country’s history and economy. Each city within the West Bank has its own distinct identity, shaped by its location in relation to key natural features like the Jordan Valley and the surrounding hills.
The Gaza Strip, although smaller in size, is densely populated and includes cities such as Gaza City and Khan Yunis, which are central to the region’s political and economic activities. The cities of Gaza play a crucial role in the daily life of the Palestinian population, and their proximity to the Mediterranean coast gives them access to trade routes and the potential for economic development, despite the challenges they face.
Latitude and Longitude: Mapping the Cities of the Palestinian Territory
Understanding the precise latitude and longitude of cities within the Palestinian Territory is crucial for detailed geographical analysis. These coordinates provide essential information that allows for accurate mapping of the region’s urban and rural areas. By obtaining the latitude and longitude data for cities such as Ramallah, Gaza City, and Bethlehem, geographers can better understand how these cities relate to each other, their surrounding landscapes, and key natural features like the Jordan River and the Mediterranean coast.
The accurate positioning of these cities also helps in understanding regional connectivity, trade routes, and infrastructure development. For example, knowing the coordinates of Hebron and Nablus in the West Bank can provide insights into how these cities are connected by road networks, and how their geographical locations influence economic and cultural exchanges within the Palestinian Territory.
Unlocking the Potential of Geospatial Data for the Palestinian Territory
Access to comprehensive geographical data, including the precise coordinates of cities, regions, and departments within the Palestinian Territory, is essential for a deeper understanding of the area’s geography. A reliable database can offer detailed insights into the distribution of settlements, the location of key landmarks, and the socio-economic dynamics of different regions. Researchers, urban planners, and policymakers can benefit from such data by gaining a clearer picture of how human activities are shaped by geographical factors.
For instance, data on the latitude and longitude of cities and towns in the Palestinian Territory can help inform decisions regarding urban development, infrastructure improvement, and the management of natural resources. By understanding the spatial layout of the region, it becomes possible to develop more effective strategies for resource allocation, disaster management, and environmental conservation.
Conclusion
The Palestinian Territory’s geography is as complex as it is significant. From the fertile plains of the Gaza Strip to the rugged hills of the West Bank, the land offers a diverse array of geographical features that have shaped the lives of its inhabitants throughout history. By obtaining detailed geographical data on the cities, regions, and their exact coordinates, it is possible to gain a deeper understanding of how the physical landscape has influenced settlement patterns, economic development, and political dynamics within the region. Access to this data is invaluable for anyone looking to study or plan the future of the Palestinian Territory, ensuring that the region’s unique geographical identity is preserved and leveraged for sustainable development.
FaQ about Palestinian Territory
- Geoname_ID: This is a unique identifier for each place or geographical name in the Geoname database.
- City: The name of the place, which can be a town, village or any other form of human settlement.
- Alternate_Name: Other names or appellations that the place may have. These alternative names may be in different languages, dialects or even local names.
- Country_Code: This is the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for the country in which the place is located. For example, "US" for the United States, "FR" for France.
- Region: This represents the first-order administrative division in which the location is situated. For example, this could be a state, province or territory.
- Sub_region: This is a second-order administrative division, such as a county or district, within the region.
- Latitude: The geographical latitude of the location, usually in decimal degrees.
- Longitude: The geographical longitude of the location, also usually in decimal degrees.
- Elevation: The elevation or altitude of the location in relation to sea level, usually measured in metres.
- Population: The estimated number of inhabitants or population of the location.
- Timezone: The time zone in which the location is located, in accordance with global time zone standards.
- Fcode_Name: This is a code that categorises the type of location. For example, "PPL" could mean a populated place, while "PPLC" could be the capital of a political entity.