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Governorates of the Palestinian National Authority facts for kids

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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

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Northern Governorates of the West Bank

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

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Southern Governorates of the Gaza Strip

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

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