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Biriyya, Israel
Northern District · Israel
Biriyya is a small town in Northern District, Israel with a population of 968. Elevation: 2,703 ft (824 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Biriyya
Biriyya was a Palestinian Arab village in the Safad Subdistrict. It was depopulated during the 1947–1948 Civil War in Mandatory Palestine on May 2, 1948, by The Palmach's First Battalion of Operation Yiftach. It was located 1.5 kilometres (0.9 mi) northeast of Safad. Today the Israeli moshav of Birya includes the village site.
People
Climate
| Population | 968 |
| Population Density | 86 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,703 ft (824 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.9783°, 35.4997° |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| State / Province | Northern District |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.5 inches (648 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.1 inches (3 cm) |
About Biriyya
Biriyya is a small town in Israel (Northern District) with a population of 968. The city sits at an elevation of 2,703 feet (824 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jerusalem.
Climate in Biriyya
Biriyya has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jul (25°C), the coldest is Jan (7.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 625 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above Israel avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,703 ft (824 m) |
| Area | 11.3 sq mi (29.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 86/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9783°N, 35.4997°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 | 2 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 145 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 2 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 74 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 47 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in |
Biriyya has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Biriyya
6 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 | |
| 104.5FM צפון | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ze Rock Radio | indy, metal | AAC 48 kbps |
Museums in Biriyya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beit HaMeiri Museum | ||||
| Caphernaum The Town of Jesus | ||||
| Circassian heritage museum | ||||
| Friendship museum Nebi Yosha | ||||
| Golan Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Golani Museum | ||||
| Hazor antiquities museum | ||||
| Tiberias Open Air Museum | ||||
| Yigal Allon Center | ||||
| Zinati house |
Libraries in Biriyya
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Ohalo library | 0.0 | |||||
| Har Vagai Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kfat Szold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal library | 0.0 | |||||
| Safed college library | 0.0 | |||||
| סיפריה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה אזורית משגב | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה עירונית קריית שמונה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית הגושרים | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית ילדים | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Biriyya
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food market | |||||
| Kiryat Shmonne municipal market | |||||
| Municipal market | |||||
| שוק האיכרים | |||||
| محل أبو أكرم |
Hotels in Biriyya
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Biriyya
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Biriyya
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Biriyya
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Biriyya
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Biriyya
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Biriyya
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Biriyya
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Biriyya
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Biriyya
17 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 |
| Dimas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ein Shemer Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ein Vered Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fiq Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Habonim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Jabbour Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kefar Gallim Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Kiryat Shmona Airport | KSW | Small Airport |
| Megiddo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mezzeh Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tnuvot Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Biriyya
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Rabi Yehuda bar Elai Tomb | |
| Tomb of Judah II and his court | |
| Tomb of Nehardea | |
| בית הכנסת הספרדי | |
| חב"ד |
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What is the population of Biriyya?
Biriyya has a population of 968 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 86 people per square mile, spread across 11.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Biriyya?
Biriyya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.5 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.