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Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah, Palestinian Territory

West Bank · Palestinian Territory

Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah is a small city in West Bank, Palestinian Territory with a population of 27,616. Elevation: 2,136 ft (651 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

27,616 Population 538/sq mi density
2,136 ft Elevation 651 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
10.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Hebron Timezone

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About Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah

Ad-Dhahiriya is a city in the Hebron Governorate of Palestine, 22 km southwest of the city of Hebron in the southern West Bank. According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, ad-Dhahiriya had a population of 35,924 in 2017.

People

Population27,616
Density538/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain10.7 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation2,136 ft (651 m)
Population27,616
Population Density538 / sq mi
Elevation2,136 ft (651 m)
Coordinates31.4097°, 34.9733°
TimezoneAsia/Hebron
Country🇵🇸 Palestinian Territory
State / ProvinceWest Bank
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation10.7 inches (271 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)

About Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah

Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah is a small city in Palestinian Territory (West Bank) with a population of 27,616. The city sits at an elevation of 2,136 feet (651 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.

Climate in Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah

Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah has an average annual temperature of 21.2°C (70°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.4°C), the coldest is Jan (12.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 152 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.8°C / 55°F 7.3° / 18.2° 39.3
Feb 13.9°C / 57°F 7.8° / 20° 34.0
Mar 16.7°C / 62°F 9.9° / 23.5° 28.4
Apr 20.4°C / 69°F 12.9° / 27.8° 3.1
May 23.6°C / 74°F 16° / 31.3° 5.2
Jun 26.4°C / 80°F 19.1° / 33.8° 0.0
Jul 28°C / 82°F 21.1° / 35° 0.0
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 21.6° / 35.2° 0.0
Sep 26.7°C / 80°F 19.6° / 33.8° 0.1
Oct 23.8°C / 75°F 16.9° / 30.8° 3.8
Nov 19°C / 66°F 12.5° / 25.5° 14.0
Dec 14.8°C / 59°F 8.6° / 20.9° 23.9
Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 339 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,136 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above Palestinian Territory avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,136 ft (651 m)
Area51.4 sq mi (133.0 km²)
Population Density538/sq mi
Coordinates31.4097°N, 34.9733°W
TimezoneAsia/Hebron

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.7"
72% below Palestinian Territory avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.91"
Driest Month (May) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 7, 2023.

Feb 11, 2004 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel M5.3 62 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 150 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 84 km
Feb 9, 2007 8 km N of Safi, Jordan M4.5 57 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 54 km
Oct 28, 1999 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.3 112 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 48 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 137 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 142 km
May 24, 2014 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.1 108 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel M4.1 35 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 79 km
Jun 15, 2021 40 km W of A? ?ayyibah, Jordan M4.1 135 km
Aug 8, 2004 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory M4.0 121 km
Oct 7, 1992 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan M4.0 98 km
Feb 9, 2007 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan M4.0 69 km
Sep 28, 1991 Dead Sea region M3.9 62 km
Sep 13, 1990 49 km WNW of Ashdod, Israel M3.9 99 km
Jan 11, 1992 4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M3.7 43 km
Jan 23, 2022 4 km ENE of Kafr Mi?r, Israel M3.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 62 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake 82 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
April 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
December 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in

Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 51°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Khawla Bent Al Azwar School
Al Andalus School for Girls
Abu Obaida School For Boys
Eshbelia School
Al Dahria School For Boys
Tal Al Rabee' School For Girls
Karam Al Ashkar School For Boys & Girls
Al Dahria School For Boys
Uthman Bin Affan School for Boys
Al Dahria New School
Karam Al Shkar High School For Boys
بنات اشبيلية الثانوية
مدرسة بنات الظاهرية الثانوية
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Radio Stations near Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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 Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abraham's Well International Visitors' Center
Arad Museum
Carasso Science Park
Desertivision Museum
Joe Alon Center
Lunada
Open Museum Omer
The Negev Museum
ديوان عشيره الشرحه
مسجد أهل الخير
مسجد الصحابه

Libraries in Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Al Andalus Library0.0
Al Baladya Library0.0
Al Bayader Library0.0
Al Kholod Library0.0
Al-Forsan Library0.0
Al-Israa printing house0.0
alsaheb library0.0
Central library0.0
Library Al-Ahleia0.0
Meitar Public Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
Zalman Aranne Central Library0.0
הספריה העירונית באר-שבע0.0

Farmers Markets in Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bedouin Market
Central Vegetables Market
City market
Duty Free
Municipal marketplace
Municipal marketplace
سوق بلدي
سوق بلدي

Gas Stations in Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Sabar Station
كزية حمزة ابو علان

Banks in Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Eskan Bank
Al-Quds Bank
Palestine Islamic Bank
Palestine Islamic Bank
البنك القدس
البنك فلسطين

Gyms in Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

نادي الحديد

Breweries in Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Sheeta

Stadiums & Teams in Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ben Gurion International AirportTLVLarge Airport
Bar Yehuda AirfieldMTZMedium Airport
Nevatim Air BaseVTMMedium Airport
Ramon Air BaseMedium Airport
Tel Nof Air BaseMedium Airport
Arad AirportSmall Airport
Ash-Shunah al-Janubiyah AirportSmall Airport
Beersheba (Teyman) AirportBEVSmall Airport
Dimona AirportSmall Airport
Gvulot AirstripSmall Airport
Hatzerim Air BaseSmall Airport
Hatzerim Northwest AirportSmall Airport
Hatzor Air BaseSmall Airport
Kedma AirportSmall Airport
Kzeiot AirportSmall Airport
Mishmar Ayalon Highway Strip HSmall Airport
Naan AirstripSmall Airport
Negba-Gold Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Palmahim Air BaseSmall Airport
Palmahim South AirstripSmall Airport
Rishon Lezion AirfieldSmall Airport
Talmei Yosef AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
'aisha Mosque
Al-Taqwa Mosque
Al-Taqwa Mosque
Ali Bin Abi Talib Mosque
Altaqwa Mosque
Fatah Al-Zahra Mosque
Islamic Mosque
Mosque
Old City Masdjid
مسجد الظاهرية الكبير
مسجد مخلص

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Hebron
Elevation
655 m (2,149 ft)
Area
133.0 km² (51.3 mi²)

🇵🇸 About Palestinian Territory

Capital East Jerusalem
Population 4,569,087
Area 5,970 km²
GDP (USD) $17,847,900,000
GDP per capita $3,455
HDI 0.674
Life expectancy 65.2 years
Internet users 86.6%
Urban population 86.9%
Currency ILS (Shekel)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +970
TLD .ps
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah

What is the population of Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah?

Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah has a population of 27,616 residents and is located in Palestinian Territory. The population density is 538 people per square mile, spread across 51.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah?

Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah 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.

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