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Birqīn, Palestinian Territory
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Birqīn is a small city in West Bank, Palestinian Territory with a population of 5,730. Elevation: 850 ft (259 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
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About Birqīn
Burqin is a Palestinian town in the northern West Bank located 5 km west of Jenin. According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) census, its population was 5,685 in 2007 and 7,126 in 2017. The majority of Burqin's residents are Muslims, and 20 Christian families live in the town. The Byzantine-era Burqin Church or St. George's Church is one of the oldest churches in the world.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,730 |
| Population Density | 765 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.4546°, 35.2608° |
| Timezone | Asia/Hebron |
| Country | 🇵🇸 Palestinian Territory |
| State / Province | West Bank |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.3 inches (414 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Birqīn
Birqīn is a small city in Palestinian Territory (West Bank) with a population of 5,730. The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet (259 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Hebron.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above Palestinian Territory avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 350 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 765/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4546°N, 35.2608°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hebron |
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 | 65 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 91 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 65 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 55 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 135 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 65 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 55 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in |
Birqīn has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 52°F in February to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Birqīn
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burqin High School For Boys | — | — | — | — |
| Burqin Elementary School Of Boyes | — | — | — | — |
| Borken Secondary School For Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Palestinian Korean Friendship Elementary School for Girls | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Birqīn
19 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 Blues Rock (IL) | 60s, 70s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| #joint radio Beat Trance (IL) | ambient, edm | MP3 320 kbps | |
| #joint radio Reggae (IL) | dub, dub reggae | MP3 320 kbps | |
| קול פליי | kol-play (IL) | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Kol Rega קול רגע 91.5/96 (IL) | music, news | MP3 | |
| Tel Aviv 102FM רדיו תל אביב (IL) | contenmporary, music | AAC+ | |
| 100fm - 100% Movies (IL) | movie music, music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radios 100FM רדיוס (IL) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 104.5FM צפון (IL) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Лучшее Радио (IL) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Haifa רדיו חיפה (IL) | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| GUITAR - J. WILLIAMS (IL) | — | MP3 | |
| 88FM (IL) | — | UNKNOWN | |
| Radio Plus (XK) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| kzradio (IL) | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Birqīn
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ahlam Hall | ||||
| Anabta Municipality | ||||
| Beit Shturman | ||||
| Dair Sharaf | ||||
| Joara | ||||
| Marzipan Museum | ||||
| Mishkan Museum of Art, Ein Harod | ||||
| Museum of Regional and Mediterranean Archaeology | ||||
| Nazareth Village | ||||
| Sebastia Museum | ||||
| Tulkarm | ||||
| Wilfrid Museum | ||||
| Yabous Youth Museum |
Libraries in Birqīn
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Quds Newspaper | 0.0 | |||||
| Al Resala Book Shop | 0.0 | |||||
| Alnoor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arraba Municipality Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dar Al Farok For Copping And Newspaper | 0.0 | |||||
| Genral Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ibn Khaldun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Migdal Haemeq Local Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nablus library | 0.0 | |||||
| safarini Bookshop 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| Sameer Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה עירונית | 0.0 | |||||
| العربيه | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة العامة بسمة | 0.0 | |||||
| جنين | 0.0 | |||||
| شركة الجيتاوي | 0.0 | |||||
| عاشور | 0.0 | |||||
| عيادة طب الاسنان | الدكتور شرحبيل دقة | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتب الو عمار للخدمات العامه | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة بلال | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة جليل | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة رامي | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة عاشور | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Birqīn
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abo Mahmoud al qadi | |||||
| Beirut Market | |||||
| Market "Shuk" | |||||
| Migdal Haemeq Farmers Market | |||||
| New City Market | |||||
| Old City Market | |||||
| Old City;Market Nazareth | |||||
| Open Market | |||||
| السوق الشعبي | |||||
| شارلي |
Cafes in Birqīn
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Birqīn
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Birqīn
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Birqīn
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Birqīn
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Birqīn
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 |
| Rosh Pina Airport | RPN | 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 |
| Dalton Airfield | — | 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 |
| Kefar Gallim Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Megiddo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mishmar Ayalon Highway Strip H | — | Small Airport |
| Naan Airstrip | — | 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 Birqīn
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Malkishua |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Birqīn
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al-Salhen Mosque | |
| Borken Big Mosque | |
| Burkin Church | |
| Mosque | |
| Omar Bin Al-Khattab Mosque | |
| Shaman Mosque | |
| The Latenet Churche |
Quick Facts
🇵🇸 About Palestinian Territory
Frequently Asked Questions About Birqīn
What is the population of Birqīn?
Birqīn has a population of 5,730 residents and is located in Palestinian Territory. The population density is 765 people per square mile, spread across 7.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Birqīn?
Birqīn has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 350 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.3 inches.