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Merkaz Shapira, Israel
Southern District · Israel
Merkaz Shapira is a small town in Southern District, Israel with a population of 2,210. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Merkaz Shapira
Merkaz Shapira is a religious village in the Southern District of Israel. Located in the southern Shephelah between Kiryat Malakhi and Ashkelon, it falls under the jurisdiction of Shafir Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 2,962.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,210 |
| Population Density | 1,235 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.6987°, 34.7090° |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| State / Province | Southern District |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 13.2 inches (336 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Merkaz Shapira
Merkaz Shapira is a small town in Israel (Southern District) with a population of 2,210. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jerusalem.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.5°F |
| 29% above Israel avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,235/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6987°N, 34.7090°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | — | 80 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 82 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 147 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 82 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in |
Merkaz Shapira has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Merkaz Shapira
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galgalatz | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KAN Gimel כאן גימל | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ECO99FM | pop, top 40 | AAC+ | |
| #joint radio Blues Rock | 60s, 70s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| #joint radio Beat Trance | ambient, edm | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Kan Bet | news, talk | MP3 146 kbps | |
| #joint radio Reggae | dub, dub reggae | MP3 320 kbps | |
| קול פליי | kol-play | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Tel Aviv 102FM רדיו תל אביב | contenmporary, music | AAC+ | |
| 100fm - 100% Movies | movie music, music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radios 100FM רדיוס | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rak Musica | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| 88FM | — | UNKNOWN | |
| GUITAR - J. WILLIAMS | — | MP3 | |
| radio darom 95.8fm 97fm | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| kzradio | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Merkaz Shapira
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Fortress facing Gaza | ||||
| Al-Nour AlMohammadi mosque | ||||
| Ashdod's museam Korin Maman | ||||
| Bait Miriam | ||||
| Beit HaGvura | ||||
| Beit Rishonim | ||||
| Dondikov's House | ||||
| Givati Museum | ||||
| Ha'Bait Ha'Meshutaf | ||||
| Hertzel's House | ||||
| Machon Ayalon Museum | ||||
| Minkov Orchard Museum | ||||
| Nahalat Reuven | ||||
| Qaser Al-Basha Museum | ||||
| Testimony House | ||||
| The Eran Shamir Settlement Museum | ||||
| Trucks and Transport Museum | ||||
| Weizmann House | ||||
| מוזיאון של קיבוץ | ||||
| מרכז מורשת יהדות תימן | ||||
| סטודיו לפיסול |
Libraries in Merkaz Shapira
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Nour Library | 0.0 | |||||
| AlAwael Bookshop | 0.0 | |||||
| Beit Michal | 0.0 | |||||
| Jareer workshop | 0.0 | |||||
| Masoor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger Life Sciences Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Science Teaching Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Science Teaching Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Joseph Meyerhoff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Joseph Meyerhoff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yavne Municipal Library | 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 | |||||
| ספריית בניה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית חברא הספרייה המרכזית לציבור החרדי | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרית ניר גלים | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרית תיכון צפית | 0.0 | |||||
| קנדי-לי - ספריה | 0.0 | |||||
| مطبعة ومكتبة مؤمن | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتب دحلان | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الجليل | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة المنار | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة المنارة | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة اليازجي | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة منصور | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Merkaz Shapira
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Market | |||||
| Mostly Watermelon | |||||
| Mostly Watermelon | |||||
| New Market | |||||
| Town Market | |||||
| השוק העירוני אשקלון | |||||
| שוק רמלה | |||||
| سوق الجمعة | |||||
| سوق الجمعة | |||||
| سوق الحلال |
Gas Stations in Merkaz Shapira
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Merkaz Shapira
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Merkaz Shapira
24 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 Shemer Airfield | — | 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 Merkaz Shapira
36 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Assuta Ashdod | ||
| Bialik Clinic | ||
| Clalit | ||
| Clalit | ||
| Clalit clinic | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Leumit Almog | ||
| Leumit Rova 3 | ||
| Leumit Rova HaKirya | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi clinic | ||
| Maccabi clinic | ||
| Magen David Adom | ||
| Meuhedet | ||
| Terem Ashdod | ||
| כללית | ||
| כללית | ||
| לאומית גן יבנה | ||
| מאוחדת | ||
| מכבי | ||
| מכבי שירותי בריאות | ||
| מרפאת רופאים | ||
| مخرطه البيارى (ورشه العتبه الخضراء ) |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Merkaz Shapira
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ashmoret Avraham | |
| Hasefaradi | |
| Hayerushalmi | |
| בית כנסת הספרדי בהרחבה | |
| בית כנסת ירושלמי בהרחבה |
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What is the population of Merkaz Shapira?
Merkaz Shapira has a population of 2,210 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 1,235 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Merkaz Shapira?
Merkaz Shapira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.2 inches.