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Ashdod, Israel
Southern District · Israel
Ashdod is a large city in Southern District, Israel with a population of 226,838. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ashdod
Ashdod is the sixth-largest city in Israel. Located in the country's Southern District, it lies on the Mediterranean coast 32 kilometres south of Tel Aviv and 20 km (12 mi) north of Ashkelon. Ashdod's port is the largest in Israel, handling 60% of the country's imported goods.
People
Climate
| Population | 226,838 |
| Population Density | 12,436 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.7921°, 34.6497° |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| State / Province | Southern District |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.0 inches (458 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ashdod
Ashdod is a large city in Israel (Southern District) with a population of 226,838. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jerusalem.
Climate in Ashdod
Ashdod has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.6°C), the coldest is Jan (13°C). Average annual precipitation is 507 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.6°F |
| 25% above Israel avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 18.2 sq mi (47.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,436/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7921°N, 34.6497°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | - | 86 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 84 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 138 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 84 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Ashdod has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 55°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Ashdod
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Askelon Academic college | College | - | , |
| Lev Da'at yeshiva | College | - | , |
| Professional Training Center | College | - | , |
| yeshivat ner zerach | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Ashdod
83+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alumim | - | - | - | - |
| HaMeyasdim | - | - | - | - |
| בית ספר יצחק רבין | - | - | - | - |
| Yeshivas Beit Hillel | - | - | - | - |
| פנימיה לבנות | - | - | - | - |
| Re'im school | - | - | - | - |
| Arazim school | - | - | - | - |
| Yad Shabtay | - | - | - | - |
| Hofit school | - | - | - | - |
| Marom school | - | - | - | - |
| Miron school | - | - | - | - |
| Makif 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Makif 3 | - | - | - | - |
| מעלות | - | - | - | - |
| HaMeginim | - | - | - | - |
| אשכול הפיס | - | - | - | - |
| Ofek School | - | - | - | - |
| ביה"ס שקד | - | - | - | - |
| Beit Yaakov Vershvyak | - | - | - | - |
| E Highschool | - | - | - | - |
| Lev Simcha School | - | - | - | - |
| ביס ניצן | - | - | - | - |
| בית ספר אהוד מנור | - | - | - | - |
| בית ספר נעם | - | - | - | - |
| Kerem Beyavne | - | - | - | - |
| Neve Hertzog Yeshiva | - | - | - | - |
| בית הלוחם אשדוד לנכי צה"ל | - | - | - | - |
| בית ספר רבין | - | - | - | - |
| Ben Gurion School | - | - | - | - |
| Ilan Ramon | - | - | - | - |
| חט"ב ע"ש נעמי שמר | - | - | - | - |
| בית ספר מכבים | - | - | - | - |
| Tzemach A School | - | - | - | - |
| בית ספר אורות | - | - | - | - |
| מקיף י | - | - | - | - |
| Makif 9 | - | - | - | - |
| תלמוד תורה בית יוסף | - | - | - | - |
| Makif D | - | - | - | - |
| בית ספר מקיף י"א | - | - | - | - |
| Gderot Mamlachti School | - | - | - | - |
| Ort | - | - | - | - |
| Makif 8 | - | - | - | - |
| ביה"ס שקד | - | - | - | - |
| Yad Shabtay | - | - | - | - |
| Hofit school | - | - | - | - |
| Marom school | - | - | - | - |
| Miron school | - | - | - | - |
| Alumim | - | - | - | - |
| Makif 3 | - | - | - | - |
| מעלות | - | - | - | - |
| HaMeginim | - | - | - | - |
| אשכול הפיס | - | - | - | - |
| Ofek School | - | - | - | - |
| Arazim school | - | - | - | - |
| Beit Yaakov Vershvyak | - | - | - | - |
| E Highschool | - | - | - | - |
| Lev Simcha School | - | - | - | - |
| Tzemach A School | - | - | - | - |
| ביה"ס יסודי יח"ד | - | - | - | - |
| Ha'Yovel School | - | - | - | - |
| Highschool G | - | - | - | - |
| Ha'Kiriya School | - | - | - | - |
| Makif 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Makif 9 | - | - | - | - |
| ביה"ס יסודי יח"ד | - | - | - | - |
| Ha'Yovel School | - | - | - | - |
| Highschool G | - | - | - | - |
| Ha'Kiriya School | - | - | - | - |
| Makif 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Neve Dekalim Ulpena | - | - | - | - |
| הראל | - | - | - | - |
| בית ספר אורות | - | - | - | - |
| מקיף י | - | - | - | - |
| הראל | - | - | - | - |
| תלמוד תורה בית יוסף | - | - | - | - |
| Makif D | - | - | - | - |
| Ort | - | - | - | - |
| Makif 8 | - | - | - | - |
| Makif 1 | - | - | - | - |
| בית ספר יצחק רבין | - | - | - | - |
| Yeshivas Beit Hillel | - | - | - | - |
| פנימיה לבנות | - | - | - | - |
| Re'im school | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ashdod
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galgalatz | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KAN Gimel כאן גימל | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ECO99FM | pop, top 40 | AAC+ | |
| #joint radio Blues Rock | 60s, 70s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| #joint radio Beat Trance | ambient, edm | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Kan Bet | news, talk | MP3 146 kbps | |
| #joint radio Reggae | dub, dub reggae | MP3 320 kbps | |
| קול פליי | kol-play | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Tel Aviv 102FM רדיו תל אביב | contenmporary, music | AAC+ | |
| 100fm - 100% Movies | movie music, music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radios 100FM רדיוס | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 88FM | - | UNKNOWN | |
| GUITAR - J. WILLIAMS | - | MP3 | |
| kzradio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Plus (XK) | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Ashdod
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashdod's museam Korin Maman | ||||
| Azor Museum | ||||
| Babylon Jewish Heritage Museum | ||||
| Bait Miriam | ||||
| Beit Rishonim | ||||
| Children's Museum | ||||
| Contemporary art museum | ||||
| Design Museum Holon | ||||
| Dondikov's House | ||||
| Egged Museum | ||||
| Givati Museum | ||||
| Ha'Bait Ha'Meshutaf | ||||
| Hertzel's House | ||||
| Hiria visitor center | ||||
| Hosmasa Museum | ||||
| Machon Ayalon Museum | ||||
| Minkov Orchard Museum | ||||
| Musuem of the History of Holon | ||||
| Nahalat Reuven | ||||
| Rishon leZion Museum | ||||
| Testimony House | ||||
| The Eran Shamir Settlement Museum | ||||
| Trucks and Transport Museum | ||||
| Turkish Jewish Heritage Center | ||||
| Weizmann House | ||||
| Well house | ||||
| Yaacov Agam Museum of Art | ||||
| מוזיאון מורשת יהדות לוב | ||||
| מוזיאון של קיבוץ | ||||
| מרכז מורשת יהדות תימן |
Libraries in Ashdod
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Nour Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Alon library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beit Michal | 0.0 | |||||
| Ben Yehuda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger Life Sciences 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 | |||||
| Municipal library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Science Teaching Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Science Teaching Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shikun HaMizrah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shikun HaMizrah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shikun HaMizrah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Joseph Meyerhoff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Joseph Meyerhoff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yavne Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| הספרייה העירונית | 0.0 | |||||
| כותר ראשון – שקמה | 0.0 | |||||
| כותר ראשון – שקמה | 0.0 | |||||
| כותר ראשון – שקמה | 0.0 | |||||
| כותר ראשון תרמ"ב | 0.0 | |||||
| סיפרייה עירונית | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה עירונית אשקלון | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה ומרכז משאבים בי"ס מקיף א' אשדוד | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה ומרכז משאבים בי"ס מקיף א' אשדוד | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית אזור | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית אזור | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית אזור | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית בניה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית חברא הספרייה המרכזית לציבור החרדי | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית יפו ג | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית יפו ג | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית יפו ג | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית יצחק שדה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית רוזן | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרית ניר גלים | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרית תיכון צפית | 0.0 | |||||
| קנדי-לי - ספריה | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ashdod
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lod Market | |||||
| Mostly Watermelon | |||||
| Mostly Watermelon | |||||
| New Market | |||||
| The Old Market | |||||
| Town Market | |||||
| Wholesale market | |||||
| Wholesale market | |||||
| השוק העירוני אשקלון | |||||
| שוק רמלה |
Hotels in Ashdod
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ashdod
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ashdod
13 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Ashdod
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Ashdod
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ashdod
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ashdod
17 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ashdod
6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ashdod
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ashdod
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ashdod
12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ashdod
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ashdod
9 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ashdod
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ashdod
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | Large Airport |
| Bar Yehuda Airfield | MTZ | Medium Airport |
| El Jora Airport | EGH | Medium Airport |
| Nevatim Air Base | VTM | Medium Airport |
| Tel Nof Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Arad Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Beersheba (Teyman) Airport | BEV | Small Airport |
| Dimona Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ein Shemer Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ein Vered Airfield | - | 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 |
| 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 |
| Tnuvot Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ashdod
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| General Post Office Ashdod | |
| General Post Office Ashdod | |
| Post offcie section 3 | |
| Post offcie section 3 | |
| Post office | |
| אשדוד רובע ד | |
| אשדוד רובע ד | |
| דואר | |
| תחנת דואר | |
| תחנת דואר |
Treatment Centers in Ashdod
82 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Assuta Ashdod | ||
| Bialik Clinic | ||
| Clalit | ||
| Clalit | ||
| Clalit clinic | ||
| Healthcare Maccabi | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Leumit | ||
| Kupat Holim Maccabi | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Leumit Almog | ||
| Leumit Rova 3 | ||
| Leumit Rova HaKirya | ||
| Lod's Mental health service | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi - Holon Kdoshei Kahir | ||
| Maccabi - Holon Kdoshei Kahir | ||
| Maccabi - Holon Kdoshei Kahir | ||
| Maccabi clinic | ||
| Maccabi clinic | ||
| Maccabi clinic | ||
| Maccabi clinic | ||
| Maccabi Medical Center - Ramot | ||
| Maccabi, Kiriat Ben-Gurion branch | ||
| Maccabi, Kiriat Ben-Gurion branch | ||
| Magen David Adom | ||
| Meuhedet | ||
| Terem Ashdod | ||
| בית רופאים | ||
| בית רופאים | ||
| בית רופאים | ||
| המרפאה הקהילתית לבריאות הנפש | ||
| המרפאה הקהילתית לבריאות הנפש | ||
| המרפאה הקהילתית לבריאות הנפש | ||
| כללית | ||
| כללית | ||
| לאומית | ||
| לאומית גן יבנה | ||
| מאוחדת | ||
| מכבי | ||
| מכבי שירותי בריאות | ||
| מרכז רפואי חולון | ||
| מרכז רפואי חולון | ||
| מרכז רפואי חולון | ||
| מרפאת רופאים | ||
| פיזיוטרפיה כללית | ||
| קופת חולים לאומית | ||
| קופת חולים לאומית | ||
| קופת חולים מאוחדת | ||
| קופת חולים מאוחדת |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ashdod
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Achvat Israel | |
| Hasidei Gur Beis Midrash | |
| Pinto synagoge | |
| Synagogue | |
| Synagogue | |
| Synagogue | |
| Synagogue Klarh Carraco | |
| Tiferet Moshe | |
| בית כנסת אברהם אבינו | |
| בית כנסת בית אליה-ו | |
| בית כנסת משכן מאיר | |
| בית נפתלי | |
| ישיבת אורות חיים ומשה |
Explore Near Ashdod
Quick Facts
Around Ashdod
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Ashdod
3 places within 15 km
- • Tel Haraz
- • View point
- • Tell et Turmus
🇮🇱 About Israel
Frequently Asked Questions About Ashdod
What is the population of Ashdod?
Ashdod has a population of 226,838 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 12,436 people per square mile, spread across 18.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ashdod?
Ashdod enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.0 inches.