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Acre, Israel
Northern District · Israel
Acre is a mid-size city in Northern District, Israel with a population of 51,420. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Acre
The acre is a unit of land area used in the British imperial and the United States customary systems. It is traditionally defined as the area of one chain by one furlong, which is exactly equal to 10 square chains, 1⁄640 of a square mile, 4,840 square yards, or 43,560 square feet, and approximately 4,047 m2, or about 40% of a hectare. The acre is sometimes abbreviated ac, but is usually spelled out as the word "acre".
People
Climate
| Population | 51,420 |
| Population Density | 2,104 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.9281°, 35.0765° |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| State / Province | Northern District |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.1 inches (891 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Acre
Acre is a mid-size city in Israel (Northern District) with a population of 51,420. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jerusalem.
Climate in Acre
Acre has an average annual temperature of 21°C (70°F). The hottest month is Aug (28°C), the coldest is Jan (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above Israel avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9281°N, 35.0765°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1759 | AKKO | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 2,000 | 40 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 146 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 40 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 111 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 107 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 11 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 111 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 4.9 in |
Acre has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 55°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Acre
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Manara elementry school | - | - | - | - |
| Rambam School | - | - | - | - |
| Eyal School | - | - | - | - |
| Gordon School | - | - | - | - |
| Beit Ya'akov High School | - | - | - | - |
| Nitzanim School | - | - | - | - |
| Kennedy Religios Amit High School | - | - | - | - |
| Shazar School | - | - | - | - |
| Hatomer school | - | - | - | - |
| Ort High School | - | - | - | - |
| אגודת ישראל | - | - | - | - |
| אגודת ישראל | - | - | - | - |
| Shuvu | - | - | - | - |
| Makif Arab School | - | - | - | - |
| Beit Ha'Yeled | - | - | - | - |
| Terra Santa School | - | - | - | - |
| Miftan School | - | - | - | - |
| Ort Junior High | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Acre
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| راديو الناس (PS) | culture, music | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Kol Rega קול רגע 91.5/96 | music, news | MP3 | |
| Ivri 6 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Haifa רדיו חיפה | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Лучшее Радио | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 104.5FM צפון | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ze Rock Radio | indy, metal | AAC 48 kbps |
Museums in Acre
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlit camp | ||||
| Clandestine Immigration and Naval | ||||
| Clandestine Immigration and Naval | ||||
| Dagon Museum | ||||
| Dagon Museum | ||||
| Greek Orthodox Bishopric (Alkalai) Caves | ||||
| Haifa Museum of Art | ||||
| Haifa Museum of Art | ||||
| Hecht archaeology museum | ||||
| Hecht archaeology museum | ||||
| Janko Dada museum | ||||
| Knights Halls | ||||
| Lochamay Hageta'ot | ||||
| Madatech | ||||
| Madatech | ||||
| Madatech | ||||
| Madatech | ||||
| Madatech - National Science Museum | ||||
| Madatech - National Science Museum | ||||
| Mane-Katz Museum | ||||
| Mane-Katz Museum | ||||
| National Maritime museum | ||||
| National Maritime museum | ||||
| Nazareth Village | ||||
| Nisco Museum | ||||
| Okashi museum | ||||
| Privates Phönizier-Museum Achziv-Land | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| The Turkish Bathhouse | ||||
| Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art | ||||
| Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art | ||||
| Treasuries in The Wall | ||||
| Underground Prisoners Museum | ||||
| Wall and Tower | ||||
| מוזיאון בית פישר | ||||
| מוזיאון בית פישר |
Libraries in Acre
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central library and Memorial Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Elyachar Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipality Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipality Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yad la-Banim | 0.0 | |||||
| Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library | 0.0 | |||||
| הספרייה העירונית קרית אתא | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה אזורית משגב | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה סניף צור שלום | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית אלברט וננסי נאדר | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة فؤاد سابا العامة عسفيا | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Acre
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flea market | |||||
| Market | |||||
| Market "Shuk" | |||||
| Migdal Haemeq Farmers Market | |||||
| Old City;Market Nazareth | |||||
| Penta market | |||||
| Talpiot (interior) Market - historic building | |||||
| The white market | |||||
| שוק קרית אתא | |||||
| שוק תלפיות | |||||
| محل أبو أكرم |
Hotels in Acre
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Acre
13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Acre
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Acre
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Acre
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Acre
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Acre
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Acre
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Acre
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Acre
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Acre
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Acre
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Curly Krieger Athletics Stadium | ||
| Kiryat Haim Stadium | ||
| Nesher stadium | ||
| Sami Ofer Stadium |
Airports Near Acre
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ramat David Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Rosh Pina Airport | RPN | Medium Airport |
| Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport | HFA | Medium Airport |
| Baadarâne Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cyclone damper | - | Small Airport |
| Dalton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ein Shemer Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ein Vered Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fiq Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Habonim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Herzliya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jabbour Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kefar Gallim Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Kiryat Shmona Airport | KSW | Small Airport |
| Megiddo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tnuvot Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Acre
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Central Post Office Acre (920) |
Treatment Centers in Acre
15 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clalit Armon | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Leumit | ||
| Leumit | ||
| Leumit | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi Healthcare Services | ||
| Romema Family Health Clinic | ||
| Shpizer Rehabilitation Center | ||
| Поликлиника - Клалит | ||
| Поликлиника - Маккаби, Меюхедет - доктор Висам Абу Шкара | ||
| Поликлиника Макаби | ||
| Поликлиника Меюхедет. | ||
| מכבי - חורב | ||
| מכבי מרכז רפואי קסטרא חיפה |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Acre
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Old City of Acre | Cultural | 2001 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Acre
20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al Jazzar Mosque | |
| Al Jazzar Mosque | |
| Al Majadalah Mosque | |
| Al-Bahar Mosque | |
| Al-Muallaq Mosque | |
| Al-Raml Mosque | |
| Ashkenazi Synagogue | |
| Bahá'u'lláh's former prison cell | |
| Church of Saint Andrew | |
| Dames of Nazareth Church & Cloister (Carmelite) | |
| El Zeituna Mosque | |
| House of ‘Abdu’lláh Páshá | |
| Maqam (tomb) Sheikh ‘Izz ad-Din | |
| Maronite Church | |
| Ramchal Synagogue | |
| St. George's Church | |
| St. John Church | |
| The Franciscan Terra Sancta Church | |
| The Or Torah Synagogue | |
| זאוויה א-שאזליה |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Acre
7 places within 15 km
- • Roman Aquaeduct
- • #S1
- • #S12
- • #S9
- • Dog Beach
- • Es Sumeiriya
- • Et Tell
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Acre
Frequently Asked Questions About Acre
What is the population of Acre?
Acre has a population of 51,420 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 2,104 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Acre?
Acre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.1 inches.