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Kiryat Gat, Israel
Southern District · Israel
Kiryat Gat is a mid-size city in Southern District, Israel with a population of 61,817. Elevation: 436 ft (133 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
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About Kiryat Gat
Kiryat Gat also spelled Qiryat Gat, is a city in the Southern District of Israel. It lies 56 km south of Tel Aviv, 43 km (27 mi) north of Beersheba, and 68 km (42 mi) west southwest of Jerusalem. In 2024 it had a population of 72,140. The city hosts one of the most advanced semiconductor fabrication plants in the world, Intel's Fab 28 plant producing 7 nm process chips.
People
Climate
| Population | 61,817 |
| Population Density | 9,828 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.6100°, 34.7642° |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| State / Province | Southern District |
| 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 Kiryat Gat
Kiryat Gat is a mid-size city in Israel (Southern District) with a population of 61,817. The city sits at an elevation of 436 feet (133 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/Jerusalem.
Climate in Kiryat Gat
Kiryat Gat 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 Israel avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,828/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6100°N, 34.7642°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
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 | — | 75 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 82 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 82 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in |
Kiryat Gat has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 51°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Kiryat Gat
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabin New high school | — | — | — | — |
| Gross school | — | — | — | — |
| Rogozin High School | — | — | — | — |
| David Elazar school | — | — | — | — |
| Menachem Begin school | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kiryat Gat
24 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galgalatz | — | MP3 128 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 | |
| Kan Bet | news, talk | MP3 146 kbps | |
| קול פליי | kol-play | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Kcm FM Channel 01 Live | hasidic, hebrew | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radios 100FM רדיוס | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100fm - 100% Movies | movie music, music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Tel Aviv 102FM רדיו תל אביב | contenmporary, music | AAC+ | |
| Kan Reshet Bet | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: תורה וזימרה | jewish, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: הלכות ודף יומי | jewish, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: דעת רבנו | jewish, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Breslev Carmiel | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: קצר וקולע | jewish, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: ספרי ברסלב | books, jewish | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rak Musica | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| 88FM | — | UNKNOWN | |
| GUITAR - J. WILLIAMS | — | MP3 | |
| toker fm | religious | MP3 128 kbps | |
| kzradio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| toker fm (US) | religious | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio darom 95.8fm 97fm | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Kiryat Gat
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Fortress facing Gaza | ||||
| Ashdod's museam Korin Maman | ||||
| Beit HaGvura | ||||
| Biblical Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Givati Museum | ||||
| Hertzel's House | ||||
| Joe Alon Center | ||||
| Testimony House | ||||
| The Eran Shamir Settlement Museum | ||||
| Yad La'Shiryon | ||||
| מוזיאון של קיבוץ | ||||
| סטודיו לפיסול |
Libraries in Kiryat Gat
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Andalus Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al Bayader Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al Nour Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Matnas Ramat Bet Shemesh | 0.0 | |||||
| סיפרייה עירונית | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה עירונית אשקלון | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה ומרכז משאבים בי"ס מקיף א' אשדוד | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה ומרכז משאבים בי"ס מקיף א' אשדוד | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה עירונית | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה עירונית | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית בניה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית חברא הספרייה המרכזית לציבור החרדי | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרית ניר גלים | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרית תיכון צפית | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kiryat Gat
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Market | |||||
| Town Market | |||||
| השוק העירוני אשקלון | |||||
| سوق بلدي | |||||
| سوق بلدي |
Cafes in Kiryat Gat
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kiryat Gat
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kiryat Gat
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kiryat Gat
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kiryat Gat
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kiryat Gat
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| מבשלת שפירא |
Stadiums & Teams in Kiryat Gat
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kiryat Gat
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | Large Airport |
| Bar Yehuda Airfield | MTZ | Medium Airport |
| El Jora Airport | EGH | Medium Airport |
| Nevatim Air Base | VTM | Medium Airport |
| Tel Nof Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Arad Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Beersheba (Teyman) Airport | BEV | Small Airport |
| Dimona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ein Vered Airfield | — | 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 |
| 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 |
| Tnuvot Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Kiryat Gat
16 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Assuta Ashdod | ||
| Clalit clinic | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Leumit Almog | ||
| Leumit Rova 3 | ||
| Leumit Rova HaKirya | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi clinic | ||
| Maccabi clinic | ||
| Terem Ashdod | ||
| כללית | ||
| לאומית גן יבנה | ||
| מכבי | ||
| מרפאת רופאים |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kiryat Gat
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Aderet Eliyahoo | |
| Ahavat Israel | |
| Kretchnif | |
| Sha'aray Zion | |
| בית כנסת קדושי ישראל |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Kiryat Gat
14 places within 15 km
- • Amphitheatre of Eleutheropolis
- • Gat
- • Gat city apron
- • Khirbet Summeily
- • Tel Zippor
- • Columbarium
- • Columbarium
- • Al-Faluja Town
- • Aqueduct entrance
- • Deir ed Dubban
- • Khirbet Judeida
- • Tel Haraqim
- + 2 more
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Kiryat Gat
What is the population of Kiryat Gat?
Kiryat Gat has a population of 61,817 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 9,828 people per square mile, spread across 6.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kiryat Gat?
Kiryat Gat 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.