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‘Isfiyā, Israel

Haifa · Israel

‘Isfiyā is a small city in Haifa, Israel with a population of 12,503. Elevation: 1,660 ft (506 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,503 Population 2,080/sq mi density
1,660 ft Elevation 506 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
22.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jerusalem Timezone

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About ‘Isfiyā

‘Isfiyā

Isfiya, also known as Usfiya, is a Druze-majority village in northern Israel, governed by a local council. It also includes Christians, Muslims and a few Jewish households. Located on Mount Carmel, it is part of the Haifa District. In 2024 its population was 12,136. In 2003, the local council was merged with nearby Daliyat al-Karmel to form Carmel City. However, the new city was dissolved in 2008 and the two villages resumed their independent status.

People

Population12,503
Density2,080/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation1,660 ft (506 m)
Population12,503
Population Density2,080 / sq mi
Elevation1,660 ft (506 m)
Coordinates32.7184°, 35.0651°
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem
Country🇮🇱 Israel
State / ProvinceHaifa
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation22.0 inches (558 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About ‘Isfiyā

‘Isfiyā is a small city in Israel (Haifa) with a population of 12,503. The city sits at an elevation of 1,660 feet (506 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jerusalem.

Climate in ‘Isfiyā

‘Isfiyā has an average annual temperature of 21°C (70°F). The hottest month is Aug (28°C), the coldest is Jan (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.6°C / 56°F 9.4° / 17.8° 0.0
Feb 14°C / 57°F 9.6° / 18.4° 0.0
Mar 15.9°C / 61°F 11.2° / 20.6° 0.0
Apr 19.4°C / 67°F 14.3° / 24.4° 0.0
May 22.3°C / 72°F 17.7° / 26.9° 0.0
Jun 25.2°C / 77°F 21.1° / 29.3° 0.0
Jul 27.6°C / 82°F 23.7° / 31.6° 0.0
Aug 28°C / 82°F 24.5° / 31.6° 0.0
Sep 26.5°C / 80°F 22.7° / 30.3° 0.0
Oct 23.8°C / 75°F 19.4° / 28.3° 0.0
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 15.3° / 25° 0.0
Dec 15.6°C / 60°F 11.4° / 19.9° 0.0
‘Isfiyā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 352 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,660 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average68.8°F
27% above Israel avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,660 ft (506 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²)
Population Density2,080/sq mi
Coordinates32.7184°N, 35.0651°W
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below Israel avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.10"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3.

Feb 11, 2004 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel M5.3 125 km
Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 71 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 83 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 119 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 97 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 38 km
Feb 22, 2023 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.4 109 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 69 km
Sep 13, 1993 94 km WNW of Atlit, Israel M4.3 104 km
Jun 20, 1993 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.3 107 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 127 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 75 km
Dec 3, 1996 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.1 123 km
Feb 8, 1999 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon M4.1 118 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 72 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 58 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 42 km
Jun 13, 2008 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 76 km
Aug 8, 2004 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory M4.0 33 km
Jun 12, 2008 6 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 51 km
2004 DEAD SEA Earthquake 1.0 m - 125 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake - 6,000 51 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake - - 90 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake - 30,000 123 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake - 70,000 32 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake - - 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 6.1 in Wettest
February 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in Coldest
March 57°F (14°C) 2.6 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 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
December 55°F (13°C) 5.5 in

‘Isfiyā has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 53°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in ‘Isfiyā

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
בי"ס יסודי ב' - - - -
בי"ס יסודי ג' - - - -
Ort Ronson Highschool - - - -
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Radio Stations near ‘Isfiyā

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 ‘Isfiyā

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Art museum
Atlit camp
Clandestine Immigration and Naval
Clandestine Immigration and Naval
Dagon Museum
Dagon Museum
Etzel Museum
First Aliya Museum
Greek Orthodox Bishopric (Alkalai) Caves
Haifa Museum of Art
Haifa Museum of Art
Hecht archaeology museum
Hecht archaeology museum
Janko Dada museum
Joara
Knights Halls
Lochamay Hageta'ot
Madatech
Madatech
Madatech
Madatech
Madatech - National Science Museum
Madatech - National Science Museum
Mane-Katz Museum
Mane-Katz Museum
National Maritime museum
National Maritime museum
Nazareth Village
Nili museum
Nisco Museum
Okashi museum
Railway Museum
Railway Museum
Ralli Museum of Art
Ralli Zichron Sfarad Museum
The Mizgaga Museum
The Turkish Bathhouse
Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art
Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art
Time Trek
Treasuries in The Wall
Underground Prisoners Museum
Wilfrid Museum
מוזיאון בית פישר
מוזיאון בית פישר

Libraries in ‘Isfiyā

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anna Ticho library0.0
Anna Ticho library0.0
Anna Ticho library0.0
Anna Ticho library0.0
Beit HaRishonim0.0
Central library and Memorial Center0.0
City Library0.0
Elyachar Central Library0.0
Migdal Haemeq Local Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
Municipal library0.0
Municipal library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
Municipality Library0.0
Municipality Library0.0
Town Library0.0
Yad la-Banim0.0
Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library0.0
Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library0.0
Youth Center and Library0.0
הספרייה העירונית קרית אתא0.0
סִפְרִיָה0.0
ספריה אזורית משגב0.0
ספרייה0.0
ספרייה סניף צור שלום0.0
ספרייה עירונית0.0
ספריית אלברט וננסי נאדר0.0
المكتبة العامة بسمة0.0
مكتب الو عمار للخدمات العامه0.0
مكتبة فؤاد سابا العامة عسفيا0.0

Farmers Markets in ‘Isfiyā

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Flea market
Market
Market "Shuk"
Migdal Haemeq Farmers Market
New City Market
Old City Market
Old City;Market Nazareth
Penta market
Talpiot (interior) Market - historic building
The white market
שוק קרית אתא
שוק תלפיות

Restaurants in ‘Isfiyā

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chaplin
Mayasi Cheese
סטקיית סאפי

Monuments in ‘Isfiyā

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

عقدة الشيخ لبيب ابو ركن

Clinics in ‘Isfiyā

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kupat Holim Clalit
Kupat Holim Leumit

Gas Stations in ‘Isfiyā

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Paz
Sonol

Shopping Malls in ‘Isfiyā

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

קניון אמין כאיוף

Gyms in ‘Isfiyā

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cross Your Limits

Stadiums & Teams in ‘Isfiyā

TeamLeagueDivision
Curly Krieger Athletics Stadium
Kiryat Haim Stadium
Nesher stadium
Sami Ofer Stadium

Airports Near ‘Isfiyā

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ben Gurion International AirportTLVLarge Airport
Ramat David Air Base-Medium Airport
Rosh Pina AirportRPNMedium Airport
Uri Michaeli Haifa International AirportHFAMedium 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
Herzliya Airport-Small Airport
Kefar Gallim Highway Strip-Small Airport
Kiryat Shmona AirportKSWSmall Airport
Megiddo Airport-Small Airport
Tnuvot Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in ‘Isfiyā

15 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clalit Armon
Kupat Holim Meuhedet
Leumit
Leumit
Leumit
Maccabi
Maccabi Healthcare Services
Romema Family Health Clinic
Shpizer Rehabilitation Center
Поликлиника - Клалит
Поликлиника - Маккаби, Меюхедет - доктор Висам Абу Шкара
Поликлиника Макаби
Поликлиника Меюхедет.
מכבי - חורב
מכבי מרכז רפואי קסטרא חיפה

Churches & Religious Organizations in ‘Isfiyā

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catholic Greek church
Kehilat HaCarmel
Makam Abu Abdallah

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation
520 m (1,706 ft)
Area
15,561.0 km² (6,006.5 mi²)

🇮🇱 About Israel

Capital Jerusalem
Population 8,883,800
Area 20,770 km²
GDP (USD) $512,184,638,999
GDP per capita $52,004
HDI 0.920
Life expectancy 83.2 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 91.5%
Currency ILS (Shekel)
Languages Arabic, Hebrew
Calling code +972
TLD .il
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About ‘Isfiyā

What is the population of ‘Isfiyā?

‘Isfiyā has a population of 12,503 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 2,080 people per square mile, spread across 6.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in ‘Isfiyā?

‘Isfiyā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.

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