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Buqei‘a, Israel
Northern District · Israel
Buqei‘a is a small city in Northern District, Israel with a population of 5,893. Elevation: 1,854 ft (565 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
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About Buqei‘a
Peki'in or Buqei'a, is a Druze–Arab town with local council status in Israel's Northern District. It is located eight kilometres east of Ma'alot-Tarshiha in the Upper Galilee. In 2024 it had a population of 6,114. The majority of residents are Druze (78%), with a large Christian (20.8%) and Muslim (1.2%) minorities.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,893 |
| Population Density | 2,703 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,854 ft (565 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.9775°, 35.3335° |
| 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 Buqei‘a
Buqei‘a is a small city in Israel (Northern District) with a population of 5,893. The city sits at an elevation of 1,854 feet (565 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.
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 | 1,854 ft (565 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,703/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9775°N, 35.3335°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 | 16 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 146 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 16 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 85 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 31 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 110 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 |
Buqei‘a 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 Buqei‘a
7 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 | |
| Лучшее Радио | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 104.5FM צפון | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ze Rock Radio | indy, metal | AAC 48 kbps |
Museums in Buqei‘a
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beit HaMeiri Museum | ||||
| Caphernaum The Town of Jesus | ||||
| Circassian heritage museum | ||||
| Friendship museum Nebi Yosha | ||||
| Golani Museum | ||||
| Hazor antiquities museum | ||||
| Lochamay Hageta'ot | ||||
| Privates Phönizier-Museum Achziv-Land | ||||
| Tiberias Open Air Museum | ||||
| Wall and Tower | ||||
| Yigal Allon Center | ||||
| Zinati house | ||||
| מוזיאון בית פישר | ||||
| מוזיאון בית פישר |
Libraries in Buqei‘a
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Safed college library | 0.0 | |||||
| הספרייה העירונית קרית אתא | 0.0 | |||||
| סיפריה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה אזורית משגב | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה סניף צור שלום | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה עירונית קריית שמונה | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Buqei‘a
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food market | |||||
| Kiryat Shmonne municipal market | |||||
| Municipal market | |||||
| محل أبو أكرم |
Hotels in Buqei‘a
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Buqei‘a
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Buqei‘a
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Buqei‘a
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Buqei‘a
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Buqei‘a
15 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 |
| 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 |
| Tnuvot Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Buqei‘a
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Central synagogue | |
| Greek Orthodox | |
| Pekiin Synagogue | |
| صالح أبو ملاح |
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What is the population of Buqei‘a?
Buqei‘a has a population of 5,893 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 2,703 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Buqei‘a?
Buqei‘a 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.