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maalot Tarshīhā, Israel
Northern District · Israel
maalot Tarshīhā is a small city in Northern District, Israel with a population of 21,836. Elevation: 1,588 ft (484 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
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About maalot Tarshīhā
Ma'alot-Tarshiha is a city in the North District in Israel, about 20 kilometres east of Nahariya, and about 600 metres above sea level. The city was established in 1963 through a municipal merger of the Arab town of Tarshiha and the Jewish town of Ma'alot, creating a unique type of mixed city. In 2024, it had a population of 23,042.
People
Climate
| Population | 21,836 |
| Population Density | 8,271 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,588 ft (484 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.0167°, 35.2667° |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| State / Province | Northern District |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.5 inches (648 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.1 inches (3 cm) |
About maalot Tarshīhā
maalot Tarshīhā is a small city in Israel (Northern District) with a population of 21,836. The city sits at an elevation of 1,588 feet (484 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jerusalem.
Climate in maalot Tarshīhā
maalot Tarshīhā has an average annual temperature of 20.9°C (70°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.4°C), the coldest is Feb (14.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 461 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above Israel avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,588 ft (484 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,271/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0167°N, 35.2667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 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 | 22 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 22 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 87 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 25 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 6.1 in |
maalot Tarshīhā has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.0") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in maalot Tarshīhā
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netiv Meir School | — | — | — | — |
| Ulpenat Tzvia | — | — | — | — |
| Yahalom School | — | — | — | — |
| Be'er Haim School | — | — | — | — |
| Tarshiha School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near maalot Tarshīhā
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 maalot Tarshīhā
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beit HaMeiri Museum | ||||
| Circassian heritage museum | ||||
| Golani Museum | ||||
| Knights Halls | ||||
| Lochamay Hageta'ot | ||||
| Okashi museum | ||||
| Privates Phönizier-Museum Achziv-Land | ||||
| The Turkish Bathhouse | ||||
| Treasuries in The Wall | ||||
| Underground Prisoners Museum | ||||
| Wall and Tower | ||||
| Zinati house | ||||
| מוזיאון בית פישר | ||||
| מוזיאון בית פישר |
Libraries in maalot Tarshīhā
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elyachar Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipality Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipality Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Safed college library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yad la-Banim | 0.0 | |||||
| הספרייה העירונית קרית אתא | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה אזורית משגב | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה סניף צור שלום | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in maalot Tarshīhā
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market | |||||
| Municipal market | |||||
| The white market | |||||
| Tyre Municipal Green Market | |||||
| שוק קרית אתא | |||||
| محل أبو أكرم |
Restaurants in maalot Tarshīhā
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in maalot Tarshīhā
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in maalot Tarshīhā
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in maalot Tarshīhā
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in maalot Tarshīhā
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in maalot Tarshīhā
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Curly Krieger Athletics Stadium | ||
| Kiryat Haim Stadium |
Airports Near maalot Tarshīhā
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ramat David Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Rosh Pina Airport | RPN | Medium Airport |
| Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport | HFA | Medium Airport |
| Baadarâne Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cyclone damper | — | Small Airport |
| Dalton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ein Shemer Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fiq Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Habonim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Jabbour Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kefar Gallim Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Kiryat Shmona Airport | KSW | Small Airport |
| Megiddo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tnuvot Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in maalot Tarshīhā
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Leumit | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi Healthcare Services |
Churches & Religious Organizations in maalot Tarshīhā
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Central Synagogue | |
| Orthodox church | |
| בית כנסת שכונת הזיתים | |
| חב"ד |
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What is the population of maalot Tarshīhā?
maalot Tarshīhā has a population of 21,836 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 8,271 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in maalot Tarshīhā?
maalot Tarshīhā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.5 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.