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Balāţah, Palestinian Territory
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Balāţah is a small city in West Bank, Palestinian Territory with a population of 17,146. Elevation: 1,621 ft (494 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
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About Balāţah
Balata village is a Palestinian suburb of Nablus, in the northern West Bank, located 1 kilometer (0.62 mi) east of the city center. Formerly its own village, it was annexed to the municipality of Nablus during Jordanian rule (1948–1967). The village contains a number of well-known sites: Tell Balata, Jacob's Well and Joseph's Tomb.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,146 |
| Population Density | 171,460 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,621 ft (494 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.2121°, 35.2856° |
| Timezone | Asia/Hebron |
| Country | 🇵🇸 Palestinian Territory |
| State / Province | West Bank |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 93°F (34°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.1 inches (357 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Balāţah
Balāţah is a small city in Palestinian Territory (West Bank) with a population of 17,146. The city sits at an elevation of 1,621 feet (494 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 93°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Hebron.
Climate in Balāţah
Balāţah has an average annual temperature of 20°C (68°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.6°C), the coldest is Jan (11.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 581 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.5°F |
| 44% above Palestinian Territory avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 93°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,621 ft (494 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 171,460/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2121°N, 35.2856°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hebron |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 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 | 90 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 65 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 90 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 31 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 92 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 31 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in |
Balāţah has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 50°F in February to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Balāţah
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qadri Tuqan Elementary School For Boys | — | — | — | — |
| Industrial School | — | — | — | — |
| Amideast | — | — | — | — |
| Bra3em alaqsa | — | — | — | — |
| alrawdah college | — | — | — | — |
| Elemintary School For Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Al Haj Fahmi Al Saifi For Boys | — | — | — | — |
| Al Haj Mazoz Al Masri Secondary School For Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Balata Elemintary School For Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Al Ameriah School For Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Al Imam Al Shaf'i | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة عبد الرحيم جردانة | — | — | — | — |
| Nablus Industrial Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Al Farouq Mix School | — | — | — | — |
| Balata Secondary School For girls | — | — | — | — |
| Islamic School For Boys | — | — | — | — |
| Nablus Secondary School For Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Bassam Al Shak'a Secondary School For Boys | — | — | — | — |
| Samer Naim Abd Al Hadi School For Boys | — | — | — | — |
| Khadija School For Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Hasan Arafat School For Boys | — | — | — | — |
| Naji Sabha Elemintary School For Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Al Salahiah School For Boys | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Balāţah
24 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| راديو الناس | culture, music | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Galgalatz (IL) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KAN Gimel כאן גימל (IL) | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ECO99FM (IL) | pop, top 40 | AAC+ | |
| #joint radio Beat Trance (IL) | ambient, edm | MP3 320 kbps | |
| #joint radio Reggae (IL) | dub, dub reggae | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Kcm FM Channel 01 Live (IL) | hasidic, hebrew | AAC 128 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: תורה וזימרה (IL) | jewish, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: הלכות ודף יומי (IL) | jewish, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: דעת רבנו (IL) | jewish, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Kan Reshet Bet (IL) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Breslev Carmiel (IL) | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: קצר וקולע (IL) | jewish, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radios 100FM רדיוס (IL) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100fm - 100% Movies (IL) | movie music, music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Haifa רדיו חיפה (IL) | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| 88FM (IL) | — | UNKNOWN | |
| GUITAR - J. WILLIAMS (IL) | — | MP3 | |
| ברסלב פוריו: ספרי ברסלב (IL) | books, jewish | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rak Musica (IL) | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| kzradio (IL) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Plus (XK) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| toker fm (IL) | religious | MP3 128 kbps | |
| toker fm (US) | religious | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Balāţah
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ahlam Hall | ||||
| Anabta Municipality | ||||
| Dair Sharaf | ||||
| People's Museum | ||||
| Samaritan Museum | ||||
| Sebastia Museum | ||||
| The Good Samaritan Centre | ||||
| The Palestinian Museum | ||||
| Yabous Youth Museum |
Libraries in Balāţah
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Azzun | 0.0 | |||||
| 'Azzun | 0.0 | |||||
| Al Quds Newspaper | 0.0 | |||||
| Al Resala Book Shop | 0.0 | |||||
| Alnoor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arraba Municipality Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bedia Municipal Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dar Al Farok For Copping And Newspaper | 0.0 | |||||
| Genral Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ibn Khaldun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nablus library | 0.0 | |||||
| Noor Alhuda | 0.0 | |||||
| Rokn alma3rfa library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sameer Library | 0.0 | |||||
| العربيه | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة | 0.0 | |||||
| عاشور | 0.0 | |||||
| مطبعة بديا | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة العاصف | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة بلال | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة جليل | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة رامي | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة عاشور | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Balāţah
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abo Mahmoud al qadi | |||||
| abu khalid market | |||||
| Beirut Market | |||||
| السوق الشعبي | |||||
| شارلي |
Restaurants in Balāţah
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Balāţah
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Balāţah
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Balāţah
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Balāţah
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Balāţah
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Balāţah
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Balāţah
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Balāţah
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Balāţah
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Balāţah
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Balāţah
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Balāţah
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | Large Airport |
| Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport | ADJ | Large Airport |
| Queen Alia International Airport | AMM | Large Airport |
| Ramat David Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Tel Nof Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport | HFA | Medium Airport |
| Ash-Shunah al-Janubiyah Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cyclone damper | — | Small Airport |
| Ein Shemer Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ein Vered Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fiq Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Habonim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hatzor Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Herzliya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kedma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kefar Gallim Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Megiddo 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 |
| Tnuvot Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Balāţah
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Malkishua |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Balāţah
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al Haj Amen | |
| Bi'er Yacoub | |
| Ibn Al Ommah | |
| Imam Shafi'i Mosque | |
| Joseph's Tomb | |
| Omahat Al Mo'minen | |
| Osama Bin Zaid | |
| مسجد الصحابي الجليل أبو عبيدة بن الجراح | |
| مسجد خلة العامود | |
| مسجد عبد الرحمن بن عوف | |
| مسجد مخيم بلاطة القديم |
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What is the population of Balāţah?
Balāţah has a population of 17,146 residents and is located in Palestinian Territory. The population density is 171,460 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Balāţah?
Balāţah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 93°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.1 inches.