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Qiryat Motsqin, Israel
Haifa · Israel
Qiryat Motsqin is a mid-size city in Haifa, Israel with a population of 43,303. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
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About Qiryat Motsqin
Kiryat Motzkin is a city in the Haifa District of Israel, 8 kilometres north of the city center of Haifa. According to the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics, in 2024 it had a population of 51,488. However, as of September 2025, the unofficial population count is 56,300, reflecting significant growth not yet captured in official statistics. The city is named after Leo Motzkin (1867-1933), one of the organizers of the First Zionist Congress in 1897. The mayor of the city is Tziki Tzvi Avisar.
People
Climate
| Population | 43,303 |
| Population Density | 29,660 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.8371°, 35.0776° |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| State / Province | Haifa |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.1 inches (891 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Qiryat Motsqin
Qiryat Motsqin is a mid-size city in Israel (Haifa) with a population of 43,303. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jerusalem.
Climate in Qiryat Motsqin
Qiryat Motsqin 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 | 70.3°F |
| 30% above Israel avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 29,660/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8371°N, 35.0776°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 | 43 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 137 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 43 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 113 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 20 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 4.9 in |
Qiryat Motsqin has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 55°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Qiryat Motsqin
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| מכללת עתיד | — | — | — | — |
| Ort Afeq | — | — | — | — |
| Ort school | — | — | — | — |
| Education campus | — | — | — | — |
| Ort Motzkin School | — | — | — | — |
| בי"ס אורט יהונתן נתניהו חט"ב | — | — | — | — |
| חט"ע אורט שלוחן אלון | — | — | — | — |
| Ben Gurion School | — | — | — | — |
| מועדון בן גוריון | — | — | — | — |
| Korchak school | — | — | — | — |
| Mitzpe school | — | — | — | — |
| מרכז משמע"ות | — | — | — | — |
| Regavim school | — | — | — | — |
| Dganiya school | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Qiryat Motsqin
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 Qiryat Motsqin
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlit camp | ||||
| Clandestine Immigration and Naval | ||||
| Clandestine Immigration and Naval | ||||
| Dagon Museum | ||||
| Dagon Museum | ||||
| Greek Orthodox Bishopric (Alkalai) Caves | ||||
| Haifa Museum of Art | ||||
| Haifa Museum of Art | ||||
| Hecht archaeology museum | ||||
| Hecht archaeology museum | ||||
| Janko Dada museum | ||||
| Joara | ||||
| Knights Halls | ||||
| Lochamay Hageta'ot | ||||
| Madatech | ||||
| Madatech | ||||
| Madatech | ||||
| Madatech | ||||
| Madatech - National Science Museum | ||||
| Madatech - National Science Museum | ||||
| Mane-Katz Museum | ||||
| Mane-Katz Museum | ||||
| National Maritime museum | ||||
| National Maritime museum | ||||
| Nazareth Village | ||||
| Nisco Museum | ||||
| Okashi museum | ||||
| Privates Phönizier-Museum Achziv-Land | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| The Mizgaga Museum | ||||
| The Turkish Bathhouse | ||||
| Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art | ||||
| Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art | ||||
| Treasuries in The Wall | ||||
| Underground Prisoners Museum | ||||
| Wilfrid Museum | ||||
| מוזיאון בית פישר | ||||
| מוזיאון בית פישר |
Libraries in Qiryat Motsqin
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central library and Memorial Center | 0.0 | |||||
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elyachar Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Migdal Haemeq Local Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal 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 | |||||
| Yad la-Banim | 0.0 | |||||
| Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library | 0.0 | |||||
| הספרייה העירונית קרית אתא | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה אזורית משגב | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה סניף צור שלום | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה עירונית | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית אלברט וננסי נאדר | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة فؤاد سابا العامة عسفيا | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Qiryat Motsqin
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flea market | |||||
| Market | |||||
| Market "Shuk" | |||||
| Migdal Haemeq Farmers Market | |||||
| New City Market | |||||
| Old City Market | |||||
| Old City;Market Nazareth | |||||
| Penta market | |||||
| Talpiot (interior) Market - historic building | |||||
| The white market | |||||
| שוק קרית אתא | |||||
| שוק תלפיות |
Restaurants in Qiryat Motsqin
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Qiryat Motsqin
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Qiryat Motsqin
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Qiryat Motsqin
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Qiryat Motsqin
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Qiryat Motsqin
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Qiryat Motsqin
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Qiryat Motsqin
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Qiryat Motsqin
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Qiryat Motsqin
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Qiryat Motsqin
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Qiryat Motsqin
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Qiryat Motsqin
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Curly Krieger Athletics Stadium | ||
| Kiryat Haim Stadium | ||
| Nesher stadium | ||
| Sami Ofer Stadium |
Airports Near Qiryat Motsqin
15 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 |
| Cyclone damper | — | Small Airport |
| Dalton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ein Shemer Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ein Vered Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fiq Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Habonim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Herzliya Airport | — | 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 |
Post Offices in Qiryat Motsqin
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Goshen | |
| קרית חיים מערבית |
Treatment Centers in Qiryat Motsqin
15 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clalit Armon | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Leumit | ||
| Leumit | ||
| Leumit | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi Healthcare Services | ||
| Romema Family Health Clinic | ||
| Shpizer Rehabilitation Center | ||
| Поликлиника - Клалит | ||
| Поликлиника - Маккаби, Меюхедет - доктор Висам Абу Шкара | ||
| Поликлиника Макаби | ||
| Поликлиника Меюхедет. | ||
| מכבי - חורב | ||
| מכבי מרכז רפואי קסטרא חיפה |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Qiryat Motsqin
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| בית הכנסת המרכזי קרית שמואל | |
| בית כנסת ספרדי קרית שמואל |
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What is the population of Qiryat Motsqin?
Qiryat Motsqin has a population of 43,303 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 29,660 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Qiryat Motsqin?
Qiryat Motsqin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.1 inches.