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Jisr ez Zarqā, Israel
Haifa · Israel
Jisr ez Zarqā is a small city in Haifa, Israel with a population of 14,930. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Jisr ez Zarqā
Jisr az-Zarqa is an Israeli Arab town on Israel's northern Mediterranean coastal plain. Located just north of Caesarea within the Haifa District, it achieved local council status in 1963. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) the town had a population of 13,689 in 2014, living on 1,500 dunams (1.5 km2) of coastal land. 80% of residents reportedly live below the poverty line. The name Jisr az-Zarqa is a reference to Taninim Stream, which is known in Arabic as the "Blue Wadi". The mayor is Morad Ammash.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,930 |
| Population Density | 15,392 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.5368°, 34.9127° |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| State / Province | Haifa |
| 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 Jisr ez Zarqā
Jisr ez Zarqā is a small city in Israel (Haifa) with a population of 14,930. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 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 Jisr ez Zarqā
Jisr ez Zarqā 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above Israel avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 15,392/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5368°N, 34.9127°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 | 75 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 75 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 81 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 148 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 52 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 81 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 70°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) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 5.6 in |
Jisr ez Zarqā has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Jisr ez Zarqā
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jisr ila al Arabiya | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Jisr ez Zarqā
18 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| راديو الناس (PS) | culture, music | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| ECO99FM | pop, top 40 | AAC+ | |
| KAN Gimel כאן גימל | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| #joint radio Blues Rock | 60s, 70s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| #joint radio Beat Trance | ambient, edm | MP3 320 kbps | |
| #joint radio Reggae | dub, dub reggae | MP3 320 kbps | |
| קול פליי | kol-play | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Kol Rega קול רגע 91.5/96 | music, news | MP3 | |
| Radios 100FM רדיוס | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100fm - 100% Movies | movie music, music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Tel Aviv 102FM רדיו תל אביב | contenmporary, music | AAC+ | |
| Ivri 6 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Haifa רדיו חיפה | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| GUITAR - J. WILLIAMS | — | MP3 | |
| Лучшее Радио | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ze Rock Radio | indy, metal | AAC 48 kbps | |
| kzradio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Plus (XK) | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Jisr ez Zarqā
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ahlam Hall | ||||
| Anabta Municipality | ||||
| Art museum | ||||
| Atlit camp | ||||
| Beit HaBeer | ||||
| Beit HaGdudim Museum | ||||
| Beit Theresienstadt | ||||
| Etzel Museum | ||||
| Fainberg house | ||||
| First Aliya Museum | ||||
| Hecht archaeology museum | ||||
| Hecht archaeology museum | ||||
| Hephzibah | ||||
| Janko Dada museum | ||||
| Joara | ||||
| Netanya Municipal Museum | ||||
| Nili museum | ||||
| Nisco Museum | ||||
| Ralli Museum of Art | ||||
| Ralli Zichron Sfarad Museum | ||||
| The Mizgaga Museum | ||||
| Time Trek | ||||
| Tulkarm | ||||
| Wilfrid Museum | ||||
| הפיגוע בצומת בית ליד | ||||
| מוזיאון האופניים של אלון וולף | ||||
| מוזיאון תולדות השאיבה |
Libraries in Jisr ez Zarqā
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Ticho library | 0.0 | |||||
| Anna Ticho library | 0.0 | |||||
| Anna Ticho library | 0.0 | |||||
| Anna Ticho library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beit HaRishonim | 0.0 | |||||
| Central library and Memorial Center | 0.0 | |||||
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Devorah Ben - Yehuda | 0.0 | |||||
| Devorah Ben - Yehuda | 0.0 | |||||
| Elyachar Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal library | 0.0 | |||||
| safarini Bookshop 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Youth Center and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| סִפְרִיָה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה ע"ש דורה צ'ינק גרדובצ'יק | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה עירונית | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה עירונית | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרית בית אליעזר | 0.0 | |||||
| العربيه | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة العامة بسمة | 0.0 | |||||
| شركة الجيتاوي | 0.0 | |||||
| عيادة طب الاسنان | الدكتور شرحبيل دقة | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة فؤاد سابا العامة عسفيا | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Jisr ez Zarqā
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hashook Sheli | |||||
| Municipal market | |||||
| Penta market |
Restaurants in Jisr ez Zarqā
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Jisr ez Zarqā
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Curly Krieger Athletics Stadium | ||
| Nesher stadium | ||
| Sami Ofer Stadium |
Airports Near Jisr ez Zarqā
20 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 |
| Cyclone damper | — | Small Airport |
| Dalton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ein Shemer Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ein Vered Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Habonim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Herzliya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kefar Gallim Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Kiryat Shmona Airport | KSW | 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 Jisr ez Zarqā
17 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Rotem Avituv, CBT Psychologist | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Leumit | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi clinic | ||
| Night Clinic | ||
| Romema Family Health Clinic | ||
| Terem | ||
| כללית - מרפאת אגמים | ||
| מכבי - חורב | ||
| מכבי בית רופאים אגמים |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Jisr ez Zarqā
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Mosque | |
| Omar Bin Al-Khattab Mosque | |
| مسجد عثمان بن الخطاب |
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What is the population of Jisr ez Zarqā?
Jisr ez Zarqā has a population of 14,930 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 15,392 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Jisr ez Zarqā?
Jisr ez Zarqā 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.