- Population density in the camp is estimated at 155,462 per sq km
- There are 23,760* Palestine Refugees registered in the camp as of 2022
* 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
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Askar Camp
Askar camp, established in 1950, borders the Nablus municipality in the northern West Bank. The camp population grew significantly between 1950 and 1960. Some residents subsequently settled in an area one kilometre away that is now known as New Askar. Residents of New Askar originally utilized many facilities in Askar camp.

However, as the refugee population in New Askar increased, UNRWA began providing education and health services in this locality. After the Oslo Accords, Askar camp fell under Palestinian control (Area A) while New Askar fell under joint Palestinian and Israeli control (Area B).
Askar camp is among the most densely populated West Bank camps. Overcrowding and unemployment are among the most serious issues. Poor shelters and cramped living conditions offer no privacy for residents in their personal lives, adding to the residents’ physical and psychological strain. Despite its challenges, Askar camp has an active civil society with numerous community-based organizations in the camp.
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REFUGEE CAMPS IN the West Bank
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Refugees in camps

Official camps
- Askar camp was established in 1950
- The camp sits on .119 sq km

Schools
- Six UNRWA schools in Askar camp serve 3,056 students

Health Centre
- Tow health centres in Askar camp provide primary health care