Internal Structure of Khan Younis - Palestine – According to Data of Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics

Authors

Hanin Salameh, Master’s Program in Applied Statistics and Data Science, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Birzeit University, Palestine
Sami Shaath, Arab and Palestinian Studies Program, Faculty of Arts, Birzeit University, Palestine
Hussein Al-Rimmawi, Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts, Birzeit University, PalestineFollow

DOI

10.35552/0247.38.1.2140

Abstract

This study aimed to tackle Khan Younis internal structure according to data obtained from Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics and to what extend it applies to the theories of cities internal structure. The study used the historical approach to track the city’s development up to present. In addition, it used the descriptive method to describe the study area and the distribution of its population in 18 neighborhoods. Furthermore, the study used factor analysis technique in order to find out Khan Younis factorial ecology. The results showed four factors that describe 92% of Khan-Younis city’s internal structure. First factor which was called “High education and high professions” described (68%) of the city’s internal structure. Second factor which was called “Lower education and lower professions” described (14%), Third factor which was called “The working in fishing, agriculture and crafts” described (5%), Fourth factor “The Villa factor” described (5%). Results showed the internal structure of the city doesn’t match any of the common city structure theories.

Recommended Citation

Salameh, Hanin; Shaath, Sami; and Al-Rimmawi, Hussein (2024) "Internal Structure of Khan Younis - Palestine – According to Data of Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics," An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities): Vol. 38: Iss. 1, Article 1.
DOI: 10.35552/0247.38.1.2140
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/anujr_b/vol38/iss1/1