The Top 50

Cities in Palestinian Territories

The most important cities in Palestinian Territories at a glance – from the bustling metropolis to the charming small town. Each city links to a detailed page with map, attractions and travel tips.

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Yatta
city

Yatta

Yatta is in the southern Hebron Governorate and is a hub for livestock and agriculture.

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Gaza City
city

Gaza City

Gaza City is the largest city in the Gaza Strip and a historical trade hub on the Mediterranean.

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Hebron
city

Hebron

Hebron is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, famous for the Cave of the Patriarchs.

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Nablus
city

Nablus

Nablus is situated between Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim and is famous for its traditional soap production.

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Jericho
city

Jericho

Jericho is considered one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, located deep below sea level.

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Khan Yunis
city

Khan Yunis

Khan Yunis is a major agricultural and commercial center in the southern Gaza Strip.

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Beitunia
city

Beitunia

Beitunia is adjacent to Ramallah to the west and is a major industrial and commercial hub.

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Tulkarm
city

Tulkarm

Tulkarm is located in the northwest West Bank on the edge of the Sharon plain.

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Qalqilya
city

Qalqilya

Qalqilya is a city in the West Bank almost entirely surrounded by the separation barrier.

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Ramallah
city

Ramallah

Ramallah is the political and economic administrative center of the West Bank.

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Jabalia
city

Jabalia

Jabalia is located north of Gaza City and is known for its dense population and agriculture.

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Deir al-Balah
city

Deir al-Balah

Deir al-Balah is located in the central Gaza Strip and is famous for its date palms.

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Rafah
city

Rafah

Rafah is the southernmost city in the Gaza Strip on the border with Egypt.

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Al-Bireh
city

Al-Bireh

Al-Bireh is adjacent to Ramallah, forming a continuous urban area.

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Jenin
city

Jenin

Jenin is a historic city in the northern West Bank at the southern edge of the Jezreel Valley.

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Hebron Old City
city

Hebron Old City

Hebron's Old City is characterized by narrow alleys and Mamluk architecture.

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Nablus Old City
city

Nablus Old City

The Old City is famous for its historic market and traditional soap factories.

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Birzeit Old City
city

Birzeit Old City

The historic center of Birzeit is a well-preserved example of rural Palestinian architecture from the Ottoman period.

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Dura
town

Dura

Dura is located in the Hebron Governorate and is a key regional center.

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Beit Lahiya
town

Beit Lahiya

Beit Lahiya is in the northern Gaza Strip and is famous for its fertile soil.

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Birzeit
town

Birzeit

Birzeit is famous for the university of the same name, which is one of Palestine's most prestigious.

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East Jerusalem
capital

East Jerusalem

East Jerusalem includes the Old City and major religious sites such as the Dome of the Rock.

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Beit Jala
town

Beit Jala

Beit Jala is a predominantly Christian town west of Bethlehem.

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Salfit
town

Salfit

Salfit is located in the central West Bank and is known as the 'City of Olives'.

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Jalazone
town

Jalazone

Jalazone is a significant residential area north of Ramallah, originally established as a refugee camp and now integrated into the urban fabric.

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Nuba
town

Nuba

Nuba is a small town west of Hebron.

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Al-Mazra'a ash-Sharqiya
town

Al-Mazra'a ash-Sharqiya

Al-Mazra'a ash-Sharqiya is in the Ramallah Governorate, known for its impressive villas and strong ties to the Palestinian diaspora.

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Tarqumiya
town

Tarqumiya

Tarqumiya is a town west of Hebron serving as a major commercial and transport hub, especially due to its nearby checkpoint.

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Beit Hanoun
town

Beit Hanoun

Beit Hanoun is located in the northeastern Gaza Strip near the border.

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Idhna
town

Idhna

Idhna is located west of Hebron near the Green Line.

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Tubas
town

Tubas

Tubas is in the northeastern West Bank overlooking the Jordan Valley.

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Beit Kahel
town

Beit Kahel

Beit Kahel is located northwest of Hebron on a ridge.

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Kafr Thulth
town

Kafr Thulth

Kafr Thulth is in the Qalqilya Governorate on a hill.

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Al-Yamun
town

Al-Yamun

Al-Yamun is located northwest of Jenin and is known for its olive cultivation and rich history.

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Surif
town

Surif

Surif is located in the northwestern Hebron Governorate near the Green Line.

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Ash-Shuyukh
town

Ash-Shuyukh

Ash-Shuyukh is adjacent to Sa'ir and is situated on a hill overlooking the Judean Desert.

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Halhul
town

Halhul

Halhul is located north of Hebron on one of the highest points in the West Bank.

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Silat ad-Dhahr
town

Silat ad-Dhahr

Silat ad-Dhahr is located southwest of Jenin on the main road to Nablus.

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As-Samu
town

As-Samu

As-Samu is the southernmost town in the Hebron Governorate.

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Al-Eizariya
town

Al-Eizariya

Al-Eizariya is historically known as Bethany and is located on the eastern slope of the Mount of Olives.

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Arraba
town

Arraba

Arraba is located southwest of Jenin on a hill.

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Burqin
town

Burqin

Burqin is located west of Jenin and is home to the St.

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Bani Na'im
town

Bani Na'im

Bani Na'im is located east of Hebron and is known as the 'City of Martyrs'.

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Ad-Dhahiriya
town

Ad-Dhahiriya

Ad-Dhahiriya is located in the extreme south of the West Bank.

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Al-Maghazi
town

Al-Maghazi

Al-Maghazi is a small but densely populated urban center in the central Gaza Strip, characterized by compact residential quarters.

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Beit Sahour
town

Beit Sahour

Beit Sahour is located east of Bethlehem and is traditionally identified with the Shepherds' Fields of the biblical Nativity story.

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Sa'ir
town

Sa'ir

Sa'ir is located northeast of Hebron in a deep valley.

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Sinjil
town

Sinjil

Sinjil is named after the Crusader Raymond de Saint-Gilles and is located on a hill along the road between Ramallah and Nablus.

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Azzun
town

Azzun

Azzun is in the Qalqilya Governorate, known for its strategic location on the road connecting Qalqilya and Nablus.

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Taffuh
town

Taffuh

Taffuh is located west of Hebron and is known for its olive cultivation and springs.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the largest cities in Palestinian Territories?

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