Municipality type C in Gaza, State of Palestine
Al-Mughraqa
Al-Mughraqa is a Palestinian town in the Gaza Governorate of the Gaza Strip, located six kilometers southwest of Gaza City.
According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS), al-Mughraqa had a population of 11,458 in 2017. The town's alternate name, "Abu Middein" derives from the Bedouin Abu Middein tribe that inhabits the area, part of the larger al-Hanajreh tribal confederation.
How locals move
Getting around Al-Mughraqa the local way
- Get inThe closest non-Israeli commercial airports are Jordan's Queen Alia International Airport () and King Hussein International Airport (), while the closest Egyptian-controlled airport with non-charter commercial service is Cairo International Airport ().
- Get inTaba International Airport () is closer than Cairo, but only charter flights fly there.
- Get inIf you take the tuk-tuk, keep your hands inside the vehicle at all times and enjoy the ride.
- Get inOnce you get your passport back, take the tuk-tuk if possible, or begin the 1 km+ walk to Israel.
- Get aroundResidents and aid workers primarily get around by walking long distances or utilizing animal-drawn carts, such as donkey and horse carts, which have become the primary mode of moving both people and essential supplies.
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