- Population density is estimated at 66,400 per sq km
- There are 15,936* Palestine Refugees registered in the camp as of 2023
* This figure does not claim to represent the actual number of Palestine Refugees present in the camp but merely the number of Palestine Refugees registered with UNRWA in the camp
Arroub Camp
Arroub camp is located in the southern part of the West Bank between Bethlehem and Hebron. It is situated mainly within Area B, although the section along Road 60 falls within Area C. An Israeli military watchtower is located immediately outside the camp.
Arroub is one of the most targeted camps of ISF search operations, resulting in arrests and exposure to tear gas, sound bombs and use of live ammunition.
As with other camps in the West Bank, Arroub is characterized by high unemployment, overcrowding and poor living conditions. Many refugees continue to live in substandard shelters. The sewerage and storm-water network is in need of rehabilitation and contributes to flooding in some parts of the camp during the winter months.
Since the 7th of October 2023, escalating tension, violence, and increased movement and access restrictions posed major challenges and constraints to the humanitarian response in all refugee camps.
For more information about Arroub Camp (click here)
*All data presented is UNRWA annual data for 2023
REFUGEE CAMPS IN the West Bank
We provide services in 19 Palestine refugee camps in the West Bank. UNRWA does not administer or police the camps, as this is the responsibility of the host authorities.
Quick Facts
Refugees in camps
Official camps
- Arroub camp was established in 1949
- It sits on .24 sq km
Unrwa In Arroub Camp
Schools
- Four schools in the camp serve a total of roughly 1,931 children
Health Centre
- One health centre provides primary health care including reproductive health, infant and child care, immunizations, screening and medical check-ups and treatment
- Psychosocial counselling and family and child protection are also available at the health centre
