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Ar Rīḩīyah, Palestinian Territory
West Bank · Palestinian Territory
Ar Rīḩīyah is a small town in West Bank, Palestinian Territory with a population of 3,369. Elevation: 2,556 ft (779 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
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About Ar Rīḩīyah
Ar-Rihiya is a Palestinian town located six kilometers southwest of Hebron. The town is in the Hebron Governorate southern West Bank. According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, the town had a population of over 5,754 in 2017.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,369 |
| Population Density | 66 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,556 ft (779 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.4695°, 35.0778° |
| Timezone | Asia/Hebron |
| Country | 🇵🇸 Palestinian Territory |
| State / Province | West Bank |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.7 inches (271 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.4 inches (1 cm) |
About Ar Rīḩīyah
Ar Rīḩīyah is a small town in Palestinian Territory (West Bank) with a population of 3,369. The city sits at an elevation of 2,556 feet (779 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Hebron.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above Palestinian Territory avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,556 ft (779 m) |
| Area | 51.4 sq mi (133.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4695°N, 35.0778°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hebron |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 50 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 71 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 71 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in |
Ar Rīḩīyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 49°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Ar Rīḩīyah
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehyeh School For Boys | — | — | — | — |
| Shuhada' Al-Fawar School | — | — | — | — |
| Al-Hadab School | — | — | — | — |
| Al-Fawwar School For Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Al Farook School For Boys | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة ذكور الفوار الأساسية / وكالة | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ar Rīḩīyah
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galgalatz (IL) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kcm FM Channel 01 Live (IL) | hasidic, hebrew | AAC 128 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: קצר וקולע (IL) | jewish, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Breslev Carmiel (IL) | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: דעת רבנו (IL) | jewish, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: הלכות ודף יומי (IL) | jewish, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: תורה וזימרה (IL) | jewish, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kan Reshet Bet (IL) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rak Musica (IL) | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: ספרי ברסלב (IL) | books, jewish | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio darom 95.8fm 97fm (IL) | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| toker fm (US) | religious | MP3 128 kbps | |
| toker fm (IL) | religious | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Ar Rīḩīyah
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Bad Museum for Olive Oil Production | ||||
| Arad Museum | ||||
| Artas Folklore Center | ||||
| Baituna Al Talhami Museum | ||||
| Beit Sahour Community Center | ||||
| Bethlehem Historical Museum | ||||
| Desertivision Museum | ||||
| International Nativity Museum | ||||
| Joe Alon Center | ||||
| Open Museum Omer | ||||
| Palestine Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Palestine Museum of Natural History | ||||
| The Olive press museum | ||||
| ديوان عشيره الشرحه | ||||
| مسجد أهل الخير | ||||
| مسجد الصحابه |
Libraries in Ar Rīḩīyah
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Andalus Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al Baladya Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al Bayader Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al Kholod Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al-Forsan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al-Israa printing house | 0.0 | |||||
| alsaheb library | 0.0 | |||||
| Amanouiel Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Amanouiel Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bethlehem University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Al-Ahleia | 0.0 | |||||
| Matnas Ramat Bet Shemesh | 0.0 | |||||
| Meitar Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Cultural Center for Palestinian Children | 0.0 | |||||
| The Cultural Center for Palestinian Children | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ar Rīḩīyah
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Marketplace | |||||
| Central Vegetables Market | |||||
| Duty Free | |||||
| Municipal marketplace | |||||
| Municipal marketplace | |||||
| Old Market (Al Souq) | |||||
| PalGPS Company | |||||
| PalGPS Company | |||||
| PalGPS Company |
Breweries in Ar Rīḩīyah
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheeta |
Stadiums & Teams in Ar Rīḩīyah
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ar Rīḩīyah
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | Large Airport |
| Bar Yehuda Airfield | MTZ | Medium Airport |
| Nevatim Air Base | VTM | Medium Airport |
| Ramon Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Tel Nof Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Arad Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ash-Shunah al-Janubiyah Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Beersheba (Teyman) Airport | BEV | Small Airport |
| Dimona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Gvulot Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hatzerim Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Hatzerim Northwest Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hatzor Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Herzliya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kedma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kzeiot Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mishmar Ayalon Highway Strip H | — | Small Airport |
| Naan Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Negba-Gold Agricultural Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Palmahim Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Palmahim South Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rishon Lezion Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Talmei Yosef Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ar Rīḩīyah
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al-Fawwar Al-Kabeer Mosque | |
| Al-Huda Mosque | |
| Masjid Abu Bakr As-Sadiq | |
| Masjid Al Rihia | |
| Masjid Muadh bin Jabal | |
| Salah Al-Din Mosque | |
| حارة الطيطي |
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What is the population of Ar Rīḩīyah?
Ar Rīḩīyah has a population of 3,369 residents and is located in Palestinian Territory. The population density is 66 people per square mile, spread across 51.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ar Rīḩīyah?
Ar Rīḩīyah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.7 inches.