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Meitar, Israel
Southern District · Israel
Meitar is a small city in Southern District, Israel with a population of 8,438. Elevation: 1,378 ft (420 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Meitar
Meitar is a small town northeast of Beersheba, in Israel's Southern District. The town lies on Highway 60 just south of the Green Line on the southern edge of Mount Hebron, alongside the Yatir Forest. Metar is 19 km north of Beer-Sheva and is in between the two Bedouin towns of Hura and Laqiya. In 2024 it had a population of 11,608.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,438 |
| Population Density | 1,308 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,378 ft (420 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.3273°, 34.9386° |
| 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 Meitar
Meitar is a small city in Israel (Southern District) with a population of 8,438. The city sits at an elevation of 1,378 feet (420 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 Meitar
Meitar has an average annual temperature of 21.2°C (70°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.4°C), the coldest is Jan (12.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 152 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 | 1,378 ft (420 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,308/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3273°N, 34.9386°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 | - | 70 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 92 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 92 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in |
Meitar has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 51°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Meitar
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meitarim School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Meitar
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kcm FM Channel 01 Live | hasidic, hebrew | AAC 128 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: קצר וקולע | jewish, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Breslev Carmiel | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: דעת רבנו | jewish, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: הלכות ודף יומי | jewish, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: תורה וזימרה | jewish, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kan Reshet Bet | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rak Musica | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: ספרי ברסלב | books, jewish | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio darom 95.8fm 97fm | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| toker fm (US) | religious | MP3 128 kbps | |
| toker fm | religious | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Meitar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham's Well International Visitors' Center | ||||
| Carasso Science Park | ||||
| Israeli Air Force Museum | ||||
| Joe Alon Center | ||||
| Lunada | ||||
| Open Museum Omer | ||||
| The Negev Museum | ||||
| ديوان عشيره الشرحه | ||||
| مسجد أهل الخير | ||||
| مسجد الصحابه |
Libraries in Meitar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Andalus Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al Baladya Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al Bayader Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al-Forsan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al-Israa printing house | 0.0 | |||||
| alsaheb library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Al-Ahleia | 0.0 | |||||
| Meitar Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Zalman Aranne Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| הספריה העירונית באר-שבע | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Meitar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedouin Market | |||||
| Central Vegetables Market | |||||
| City market | |||||
| Duty Free | |||||
| سوق بلدي | |||||
| سوق بلدي |
Hotels in Meitar
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Meitar
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Meitar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Meitar
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | Large Airport |
| Bar Yehuda Airfield | MTZ | Medium Airport |
| Nevatim Air Base | VTM | Medium Airport |
| Ramon Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Tel Nof Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Arad Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ash-Shunah al-Janubiyah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Beersheba (Teyman) Airport | BEV | Small Airport |
| Dimona Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ein Yahav Airfield | EIY | Small Airport |
| Gvulot Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hatzerim Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Hatzerim Northwest Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hatzor Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Kedma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kzeiot Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mishmar Ayalon Highway Strip H | - | Small Airport |
| Mitzpe Ramon Airfield | MIP | 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 |
Post Offices in Meitar
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Meitar |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Meitar
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bet Haknesset Hamerkazi | |
| Or Shalom |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Meitar
What is the population of Meitar?
Meitar has a population of 8,438 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 1,308 people per square mile, spread across 6.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Meitar?
Meitar 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.