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Jaba‘, Palestinian Territory
West Bank · Palestinian Territory
Jaba‘ is a small city in West Bank, Palestinian Territory with a population of 8,391. Elevation: 1,375 ft (419 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Jaba‘
Jaba' is a Palestinian village in the northern West Bank, in the Jenin Governorate of the State of Palestine, located 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) southwest of the city of Jenin. According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, the village had a population of 8,942 in the 2007 census and 10,413 by 2017. The village is situated on the slopes of the Jabal Dabrun mountain. The village and its immediate vicinity contain a number of archaeological sites, including a tomb for a certain Neby Yarub. During the Ottoman era, Jaba' served as a throne village of the powerful Jarrar family. The village is administered by a municipal council, currently headed by Bassam Jarrar.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,391 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,375 ft (419 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.3241°, 35.2213° |
| Timezone | Asia/Hebron |
| Country | 🇵🇸 Palestinian Territory |
| State / Province | West Bank |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.0 inches (558 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Jaba‘
Jaba‘ is a small city in Palestinian Territory (West Bank) with a population of 8,391. The city sits at an elevation of 1,375 feet (419 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/Hebron.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above Palestinian Territory avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,375 ft (419 m) |
| Area | 1,991.9 sq mi (5,159.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3241°N, 35.2213°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 | 80 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 79 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 80 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 45 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 150 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 78 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 45 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in |
Jaba‘ has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 50°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Jaba‘
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jab'a girls school | - | - | - | - |
| Jaba' School For Boys | - | - | - | - |
| Al Shaheegfareed Ghnam School | - | - | - | - |
| Masqat School | - | - | - | - |
| Jaba' School For Girls | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Jaba‘
18 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 | |
| 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 Jaba‘
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ahlam Hall | ||||
| Anabta Municipality | ||||
| Beit Shturman | ||||
| Dair Sharaf | ||||
| Mishkan Museum of Art, Ein Harod | ||||
| Museum of Regional and Mediterranean Archaeology | ||||
| Samaritan Museum | ||||
| Sebastia Museum | ||||
| The Good Samaritan Centre | ||||
| Tulkarm | ||||
| Yabous Youth Museum |
Libraries in Jaba‘
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Azzun | 0.0 | |||||
| 'Azzun | 0.0 | |||||
| Al Quds Newspaper | 0.0 | |||||
| Al Resala Book Shop | 0.0 | |||||
| Alnoor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arraba Municipality Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bedia Municipal Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beit Hakeshet | 0.0 | |||||
| Beit Hakeshet | 0.0 | |||||
| Beit HaRishonim | 0.0 | |||||
| Dar Al Farok For Copping And Newspaper | 0.0 | |||||
| Genral Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ibn Khaldun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nablus library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nirit library | 0.0 | |||||
| Noor Alhuda | 0.0 | |||||
| Rokn alma3rfa library | 0.0 | |||||
| safarini Bookshop 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| Sameer Library | 0.0 | |||||
| סִפְרִיָה | 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 | |||||
| مطبعة بديا | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتب الو عمار للخدمات العامه | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة العاصف | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة بلال | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة جليل | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة رامي | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة عاشور | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Jaba‘
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abo Mahmoud al qadi | |||||
| Beirut Market | |||||
| السوق الشعبي | |||||
| شارلي |
Stadiums & Teams in Jaba‘
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Jaba‘
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | 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 |
| Kedma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kefar Gallim Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Megiddo 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 |
| Tnuvot Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Jaba‘
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Malkishua |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Jaba‘
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abu Bakr Mosque | |
| Almustafa mosque | |
| Old Mosque | |
| مقبرة جبع |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jaba‘
What is the population of Jaba‘?
Jaba‘ has a population of 8,391 residents and is located in Palestinian Territory. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,991.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Jaba‘?
Jaba‘ 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.