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Dūrā, Palestinian Territory
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Dūrā is a small city in West Bank, Palestinian Territory with a population of 20,835. Elevation: 2,858 ft (871 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Dūrā
Dura is a Palestinian city located eleven kilometers southwest of Hebron, in the southern West Bank, in the Hebron Governorate of the State of Palestine. According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, the town had a population of 39,336 in 2017. The current mayor is Ahmad Salhoub.
People
Climate
| Population | 20,835 |
| Population Density | 1,419 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,858 ft (871 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.5078°, 35.0293° |
| Timezone | Asia/Hebron |
| Country | 🇵🇸 Palestinian Territory |
| State / Province | West Bank |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.7 inches (271 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.4 inches (1 cm) |
About Dūrā
Dūrā is a small city in Palestinian Territory (West Bank) with a population of 20,835. The city sits at an elevation of 2,858 feet (871 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 Dūrā
Dūrā has an average annual temperature of 19.8°C (68°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.8°C), the coldest is Jan (10.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 346 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above Palestinian Territory avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,858 ft (871 m) |
| Area | 14.7 sq mi (38.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,419/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5078°N, 35.0293°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hebron |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 53 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 71 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 71 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in |
Dūrā has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 48°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Dūrā
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Quds Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| الطبقة | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة فلسطين الأساسية | - | - | - | - |
| الشهيد ماجد ابو شرار الثانوية | - | - | - | - |
| بنات الأقصى الأساسية | - | - | - | - |
| بنات كريسة الثانوية | - | - | - | - |
| Al-Quds University | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Dūrā
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galgalatz (IL) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 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 Dūrā
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agnon House | ||||
| Al-Bad Museum for Olive Oil Production | ||||
| Arad Museum | ||||
| Artas Folklore Center | ||||
| Baituna Al Talhami Museum | ||||
| Beit Sahour Community Center | ||||
| Bethlehem Historical Museum | ||||
| Biblical Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Ein Yael | ||||
| International Nativity Museum | ||||
| Joe Alon Center | ||||
| Open Museum Omer | ||||
| Palestine Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Palestine Museum of Natural History | ||||
| The Olive press museum | ||||
| ديوان عشيره الشرحه | ||||
| مسجد أهل الخير | ||||
| مسجد الصحابه | ||||
| معهد الآثار |
Libraries in Dūrā
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Andalus Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al Baladya Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al Bayader Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al Kholod Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al-Forsan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al-Israa printing house | 0.0 | |||||
| Al-Najah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al-Najah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| alsaheb library | 0.0 | |||||
| Amanouiel Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Amanouiel Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bethlehem University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Al-Ahleia | 0.0 | |||||
| Matnas Baka | 0.0 | |||||
| Matnas Baka | 0.0 | |||||
| Matnas Ramat Bet Shemesh | 0.0 | |||||
| Meirhoff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meirhoff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meitar Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Cultural Center for Palestinian Children | 0.0 | |||||
| The Cultural Center for Palestinian Children | 0.0 | |||||
| Zalman Aranne Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה עירונית | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרית תיכון צפית | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة منيب المصري | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Dūrā
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Marketplace | |||||
| Central Vegetables Market | |||||
| Duty Free | |||||
| Old Market (Al Souq) | |||||
| PalGPS Company | |||||
| PalGPS Company | |||||
| PalGPS Company |
Hotels in Dūrā
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Dūrā
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Dūrā
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Dūrā
7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Dūrā
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Dūrā
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Dūrā
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Dūrā
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Dūrā
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Dūrā
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | Large Airport |
| Bar Yehuda Airfield | MTZ | Medium Airport |
| Nevatim Air Base | VTM | Medium Airport |
| Ramon Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Tel Nof Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Arad Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ash-Shunah al-Janubiyah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Beersheba (Teyman) Airport | BEV | Small Airport |
| Dimona Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gvulot Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hatzerim Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Hatzerim Northwest Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hatzor Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Herzliya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kedma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kzeiot 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 |
| Talmei Yosef Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Dūrā
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abu Aobaida Mosque | |
| Mosque | |
| Mosque | |
| مسجد دورا الكبير | |
| مسجد سنجر |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dūrā
What is the population of Dūrā?
Dūrā has a population of 20,835 residents and is located in Palestinian Territory. The population density is 1,419 people per square mile, spread across 14.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Dūrā?
Dūrā 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.