Al-Zahra

Basic Information

Type: Town
Governorate: Gaza
Region: Gaza Strip

Overview

Al-Zahra (also known as Madinat al-Zahra or Ezahra) is a Palestinian town in the Gaza Governorate, located 3 km south of Gaza City. Established as a planned residential area in the 1990s, it grew into a municipality serving as a suburb of Gaza City. The town was affected by the 2023-2026 war, with residential areas damaged by bombardment.

Historical Significance

Planned residential town south of Gaza City; relatively modern development

Sources and record limitations

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PCBS 2017 Census
UN-Habitat Gaza Profile

Relatively new planned town. Limited historical data available.