Bayt Lāhyā
in Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
31.546 and 34.495 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 31° 32' 47" and E 34° 29' 42"
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: 05:31 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Gaza
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:12 am and 4:41 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area
References
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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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Bayt Lāhyā

Bayt Lāhyā in Gaza Strip with it's 56,919 habitants is located in Palestinian Territory about 3,135 mi (or 5,046 km) north-east of , the country's capital town.

Current time in Bayt Lāhyā is now 05:31 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Gaza with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 12 airports close to Bayt Lāhyā, 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 24 mi (or 38 km). The closest in Palestinian Territory is Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir in a distance of 39 mi (or 38 km), East. We encountered 2 points of interest near this location.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 71 °F

Morning Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Night Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 50%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 21% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Monday, 18th of November 2024

20°C (68 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, few clouds.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

20°C (68 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Wednesday, 20th of November 2024

21°C (69 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, few clouds.

Videos from this area

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

Bayt Lahiya, Gaza city | workforhope.org

Published: January 29, 2013
Length: 14:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: COOPI - ONG, Onlus

http://workforhope.org/ is the humanitarian meaning of the "cash for work" project that COOPI and ECHO led in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (Gaza strip and West Bank).


Beyt Hanun, Gaza city | workforhope.org

Published: January 29, 2013
Length: 51:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: COOPI - ONG, Onlus

http://workforhope.org/ is the humanitarian meaning of the "cash for work" project that COOPI and ECHO led in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (Gaza strip and West Bank).


המסע של גלעד שליט לחופש - מייצג וירטואלי אינטראקטיבי

Published: July 06, 2010
Length: 54:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: AvatarAcademy

אווטאר מסמל חופש, דמיון, זהות עצמאית, יצירה והיכולת לעוף בשמיים משוחחר מכבלי כוח המשיכה. "המסע של גלעד שליט...


smuggling a bomb inside an ambulance

Published: December 01, 2008
Length: 42:11 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: sauerkraut28

palestinians smuggling a bomb inside an ambulance.


Soirée de Gala du Commandant

Published: November 30, 2010
Length: 46:53 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Michel Decomble

Soirée de Gala du Commandant et notre Table du soir le 23 novembre 2010.


Israel kills senior Hamas figure in air attack - 01 Jan 09

Published: January 01, 2009
Length: 06:57 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Al Jazeera English

Israel destroys the home of Nizar Rayyan, a senior Hamas figure, killing him and 13 members of his family in the Jabaliya camp in Gaza. In the most high-level assassination of a Hamas official...


Educare a Gaza (2008) - Versione integrale

Published: August 03, 2014
Length: 21:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: trecentoatesta documentari

C'è una profonda contraddizione nella società palestinese. Per le strade di Gaza, puoi incontrare il nostro furgone pieno di giochi e nello stesso istante incrociare lo sguardo di uomini...


Gaza als Parkourpark – Turnübungen zwischen Ruinen

Published: March 11, 2015
Length: 12:57 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: RT Deutsch

Jugendliche in Gaza haben viel Freizeit und wenig Perspektive. Inspiriert vom Graffitikünstler Banksy, der mit politischer Kunst auf Missstände in der Welt aufmerksam macht, zeigen sie, wie...


the best gaza parkour & freerunning 2013

Published: July 12, 2013
Length: 43:35 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: parkour g-f-p

face..https://www.facebook.com/gfpgaza mob:0597740891 بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم نقدم لكم هذا الفيديو المتواضع الذي يشمل حركات الباركو...


#غزة_تيوب: اختبار الأمانة #1 في شوارع غزة | Gaza Tube

Published: February 23, 2014
Length: 34:51 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Gaza Tube

إنتاج فريق #غزة_تيوب تابعنا على فيس بوك: http://www.facebook.com/gtubeteam أو على تويتر: http://twitter.com/GazaTube.


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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.

Sayed al-Hashim Mosque

The Sayed al-Hashim Mosque is one of the largest and oldest mosques in Gaza, located in the ad-Darrāj Quarter of the Old City, off of al-Wehda Street. The tomb of Hashim ibn Abd al-Manaf, Muhammad's great grandfather who died in Gaza during a trading voyage, is located under the dome of the mosque according to Muslim tradition. A mosque and hostel have been located at the present site since at least the 12th century CE.

Located at 31.5081, 34.4633 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
12th-century architecture, 1850s architecture, Mosques in Gaza

North Gaza Governorate

The North Gaza Governorate is one of 16 Governorates of the Palestinian National Authority in the Gaza Strip which is administered by the Palestinian National Authority aside from its border with Israel, airspace and maritime territory. According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, the Governorate had a population of 270,245 (7.2% of the Palestinian population) with 40,262 households in mid-year 2007 encompassing three municipalities, two rural districts and one refugee camp.

Located at 31.55, 34.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
North Gaza Governorate

Rimal

Rimal or Remal (meaning "sands" in Arabic) is a district in Gaza located 3 kilometers from the city center. Situated along the coastline, it has been considered the most prosperous neighborhood in Gaza. The main street that runs through Gaza, Omar Mukhtar Street runs northwest-southeast in the district and the main coastal road, Ahmad Orabi/Rasheed Street northeast-southwest. Rimal is divided into southern and northern halves.

Located at 31.5308, 34.4558 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1930s establishments, Neighborhoods of Gaza

Qasr al-Basha

Qasr al-Basha (also known as Radwan Castle and Napoleon's Fort) was formerly a large palace, and now a two-floored girl's school and museum, situated in the Old City of Gaza. It served as a seat of power in the Mamluk and Ottoman periods and as a police station under the British Mandate.

Located at 31.5044, 34.466 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
13th-century architecture, Mamluk architecture, Buildings and structures in Gaza, Schools in the Gaza Strip, Palaces in the Gaza Strip, Museums in the Palestinian territories

Sheikh Radwan

Sheikh Radwan is a district of Gaza City located nearly 3 kilometers northwest of the city center. It borders al-Shati camp to the southwest, Rimal to the south, and Jabalia to the east. The Sheikh Radwan Cemetery is located in the district. It contains hundreds of graves for Palestinians killed in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including Hamas leaders Ahmed Yassin, Abdel Aziz al-Rantissi, and Said Siam.

Located at 31.536, 34.4655 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1970s establishments, Neighborhoods of Gaza

Ibn Uthman Mosque

The Ibn Uthman Mosque is the second largest old mosque in Gaza City. It is also regarded as second to the Great Mosque of Gaza in terms of physical appearance and status as a Friday mosque. Noted for its architectural patterns, the mosque was established in three different stages during the Burji Mamluk period of rule in Gaza.

Located at 31.5042, 34.4697 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
14th-century architecture, Mamluk architecture, Mosques in Gaza

American International School in Gaza

American International School in Gaza is a school located in Gaza. The school opened in 1999. During Israel's bombing of Gaza, Operation Cast Lead, the school was destroyed by an aerial bomb. Islamic fundamentalists criticized the schools coeducational classes. Islamic fundamentalists had attacked the school on some occasions. 2009 the school held summer camp and planned to hold fall classes even though the campus had been bombed.

Located at 31.5608, 34.4808 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Education in Gaza

Beit Hanoun wedge

The Beit Hanoun wedge was a sliver of land around Beit Hanoun (today in the Gaza Strip) that the Israel Defense Forces captured during Operation Yoav in the final stage of the 1948 Arab–Israeli War. With this and other wedges, the Israelis hoped to divide various units in the Egyptian army's expeditionary force in Palestine as part of Operation Yoav's plan. The battles around the wedge were fought on October 15–22, 1948.

Located at 31.5414, 34.5367 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battles and operations of the 1948 Arab–Israeli War


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Bayt Lāhiya, Beit Lāhiya, Beit Lahya, Bayt Lāhyā, Bayt Lāhiyah, بيت لاهيا, Beit Lahia