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Shokat as-Sufi
City in Rafah, Palestine
Overview
Shokat as-Sufi is a small, tightly knit town located near the southern tip of the Gaza Strip, just east of Rafah. Life here centers around local markets, community ties, and the proximity to the Egyptian border, shaping a distinct cultural atmosphere. While infrastructure is simple, the town offers an authentic perspective on daily life in southern Palestine.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Palestine
Governorate
Rafah
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Gaza
Coordinates
31.25°, 34.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
10
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
25
Monthly Cost
$405
Local Cost
$252
Local Income
$200
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
21.3°C
Summer Avg
26.5°C
Winter Avg
15.4°C
Record High
40.1°C
Record Low
5.1°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
220 mm
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
EGH
Distance
21 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 45/100.
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