Governorates of the Palestinian National Authority facts for kids
The Palestinian territories, known as the West Bank and Gaza Strip, are special areas. They are divided into 16 smaller parts called governorates. These areas are managed by the Palestinian National Authority.
These territories have different populations and sizes:
| Area | Population (2007) | Size (km2) | People per km2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bank | 3,269,700 | 5,671 | 417.86 |
| Gaza Strip | 1,816,539 | 360 | 3934.83 |
| Total | 5,086,239 | 6,031 | 627.80 |
The West Bank: A Closer Look
The West Bank is a larger area with many governorates. Each governorate is like a county or district, helping to organize the land and its people. Here's how the West Bank is divided:
| Governorate | Population | Size (km2) |
|---|---|---|
| Jenin Governorate | 556,212 | 583 |
| Tubas Governorate | 48,771 | 372 |
| Tulkarm Governorate | 158,213 | 239 |
| Nablus Governorate | 586,380 | 592 |
| Qalqilya Governorate | 100,753 | 164 |
| Salfit Governorate | 59,464 | 191 |
| Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate | 578,018 | 844 |
| Jericho Governorate | 41,724 | 608 |
| Jerusalem Governorate | 462,521 | 344 |
| Bethlehem Governorate | 176,515 | 644 |
| Hebron Governorate | 751,129 | 1,060 |
| Total | 3,409,700 | 5,671 |
The Gaza Strip: A Smaller Area
The Gaza Strip is a smaller, more densely populated area. It is also divided into several governorates. These help manage the daily lives of the many people who live there.
| Governorate | Population | Size (km2) |
|---|---|---|
| North Gaza Governorate | 270,245 | 61 |
| Gaza Governorate | 696,410 | 70 |
| Deir al-Balah Governorate | 205,534 | 56 |
| Khan Yunis Governorate | 370,979 | 108 |
| Rafah Governorate | 273,371 | 65 |
| Total | 1,816,539 | 360 |
Images for kids
-
Map showing the governorates of the Palestinian Authority
See also
In Spanish: Organización territorial del Estado de Palestina para niños
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Governorates of the Palestinian National Authority Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.