The Gaza Strip is about 25 miles (41 kilometers) long and varies in width from 6 to 12 kilometers (3.7 to 7.5 miles). It has a total area of approximately 141 square miles (365 square kilometers). This makes Gaza roughly twice the size of Washington, D.C., or about the size of cities like Philadelphia or Detroit. The coastline along the Mediterranean Sea is about 24 miles (40 kilometers) long. Despite its relatively small size, Gaza is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, with around 2.1 million residents. The population density is much higher compared to many major cities globally. In summary:
- Length: 25 miles (41 km)
- Width: 6 to 12 km (3.7 to 7.5 miles)
- Area: 141 square miles (365 square kilometers)
- Coastline: 24 miles (40 km)
- Population: Approximately 2.1 million people
This compact size combined with high population density makes Gaza a very densely inhabited coastal strip.
