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Rās Karkar, Palestinian Territory
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Rās Karkar is a small town in West Bank, Palestinian Territory with a population of 1,641. Elevation: 1,572 ft (479 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
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About Rās Karkar
Ras Karkar is a Palestinian village in the Ramallah and al-Bireh Governorate of the State of Palestine, located 11 kilometers (6.8 mi) northwest of Ramallah in the northern West Bank.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,641 |
| Population Density | 314 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,572 ft (479 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.9424°, 35.1077° |
| Timezone | Asia/Hebron |
| Country | 🇵🇸 Palestinian Territory |
| State / Province | West Bank |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.6 inches (598 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Rās Karkar
Rās Karkar is a small town in Palestinian Territory (West Bank) with a population of 1,641. The city sits at an elevation of 1,572 feet (479 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Hebron.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above Palestinian Territory avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,572 ft (479 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 314/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9424°N, 35.1077°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hebron |
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 | 123 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 51 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 123 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 38 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 118 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 38 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in |
Rās Karkar has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Rās Karkar
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ras Karkar School For Boys | — | — | — | — |
| Kufur Nemah High School For Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Ras Karkar Elementary School For Girls | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة كفرنعمة الصناعية | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة كفرنعمة الصناعية | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة بنات راس كركر الثانوية | — | — | — | — |
| Aljaniyah And Ras Karkar Union School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Rās Karkar
25 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galgalatz (IL) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KAN Gimel כאן גימל (IL) | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ECO99FM (IL) | pop, top 40 | AAC+ | |
| #joint radio Blues Rock (IL) | 60s, 70s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| #joint radio Beat Trance (IL) | ambient, edm | MP3 320 kbps | |
| #joint radio Reggae (IL) | dub, dub reggae | MP3 320 kbps | |
| קול פליי | kol-play (IL) | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Kcm FM Channel 01 Live (IL) | hasidic, hebrew | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radios 100FM רדיוס (IL) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100fm - 100% Movies (IL) | movie music, music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Tel Aviv 102FM רדיו תל אביב (IL) | contenmporary, music | AAC+ | |
| Kan Reshet Bet (IL) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: תורה וזימרה (IL) | jewish, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: הלכות ודף יומי (IL) | jewish, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: דעת רבנו (IL) | jewish, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Breslev Carmiel (IL) | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: קצר וקולע (IL) | jewish, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| 88FM (IL) | — | UNKNOWN | |
| ברסלב פוריו: ספרי ברסלב (IL) | books, jewish | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rak Musica (IL) | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| GUITAR - J. WILLIAMS (IL) | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Plus (XK) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| kzradio (IL) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| toker fm (IL) | religious | MP3 128 kbps | |
| toker fm (US) | religious | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Rās Karkar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agnon House | ||||
| Al-Bad Museum for Olive Oil Production | ||||
| Archaeological garden | ||||
| Archäologischer Park „Durch die Zeiten“ | ||||
| Artist's House | ||||
| Asirei HaMahtarot | ||||
| Baituna Al Talhami Museum | ||||
| Barbur Gallery | ||||
| Beit HaDfus | ||||
| Beit Sahour Community Center | ||||
| Bethlehem Historical Museum | ||||
| Bible Lands Museum | ||||
| Biblical Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Bloomfield Science Museum | ||||
| Burnt House | ||||
| Dar Zahran Heritage Building | ||||
| Davidson Center | ||||
| Ein Yael | ||||
| Friends of Zion Museum | ||||
| Frumin House | ||||
| Gush Katif Museum | ||||
| Ha'Rav Kook Museum | ||||
| Hebrew Music Museum | ||||
| Hertzel's House | ||||
| International Nativity Museum | ||||
| Israel Museum | ||||
| Knesset Museum | ||||
| Lod Mosaic Center | ||||
| Mahmoud Darwish Museum (Al-Birweh Park) | ||||
| Mardigian Armenian Museum | ||||
| Memorial of Father Joseph Germer-Durand (1845-1917) | ||||
| Menachem Begin Heritage Center | ||||
| Mount Herzl | ||||
| Museum for Islamic Art | ||||
| Museum of Holocaust Art | ||||
| Museum of Islamic Art | ||||
| Museum of Italian Jewish Art | ||||
| Museum of Tolerance | ||||
| Museum on the Seam | ||||
| Nature Museum | ||||
| Noora Heritage House | ||||
| Palestine Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Palestine Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Palestinian Heritage Museum of Dar al-Tifel | ||||
| People's Museum | ||||
| Pontifical Biblical Institute | ||||
| Ramallah Museum | ||||
| Rockefeller Museum | ||||
| Sakakini Cultural Center | ||||
| Saxum Visitor Center | ||||
| Shrine of the Book | ||||
| Terra Sancta Museum | ||||
| The Holocaust History Museum | ||||
| The Olive press museum | ||||
| The Palestinian Museum | ||||
| Ticho House | ||||
| Trucks and Transport Museum | ||||
| Turkish Jewish Heritage Center | ||||
| Yad La'Shiryon | ||||
| Yad Va'Shem | ||||
| Yasser Arafat Museum | ||||
| Zedekiah's cave | ||||
| בית האומנים | ||||
| הצריף הראשון | ||||
| הרובע ההרודיאני | ||||
| מוזיאון מורשת החשמונאים | ||||
| מוזיאון פתח תקווה לאמנות | ||||
| סטודיו לפיסול | ||||
| معهد الآثار |
Libraries in Rās Karkar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Azzun | 0.0 | |||||
| 'Azzun | 0.0 | |||||
| Abu Shakra Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al - Huda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al Bishara Office | 0.0 | |||||
| Al Nimer Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al-Najah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al-Najah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| al-Ubeidiya Library | 0.0 | |||||
| al-Ubeidiya Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Alquds Almaftohah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Amanouiel Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Amanouiel Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arnold Brener Urban Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arnold Brener Urban Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beddu library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beddu library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bedia Municipal Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beit Hakeshet | 0.0 | |||||
| Beit Hakeshet | 0.0 | |||||
| Bethlehem University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Danny Arama library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dar Al-Shorooq library | 0.0 | |||||
| Galoust Gulbenkian Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hadar Ganim Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harman Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hussary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ironit | 0.0 | |||||
| Ironit | 0.0 | |||||
| Israel Antiquitiea Authority Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Israel Antiquitiea Authority Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jerusalem Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jerusalem Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kufur Ne'mah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library for Russian speakers | 0.0 | |||||
| Library for Russian speakers | 0.0 | |||||
| Matnas Baka | 0.0 | |||||
| Matnas Baka | 0.0 | |||||
| Matnas Ramat Bet Shemesh | 0.0 | |||||
| Mazor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mazor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Medo library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meirhoff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meirhoff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meirhoff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meirhoff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nirit library | 0.0 | |||||
| Noor Alhuda | 0.0 | |||||
| Prof. Morad Asi Public library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramallah Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shoken Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shoken Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shoken Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shoken Library | 0.0 | |||||
| suhar bookshop | 0.0 | |||||
| suhar bookshop | 0.0 | |||||
| The Cultural Center for Palestinian Children | 0.0 | |||||
| The Cultural Center for Palestinian Children | 0.0 | |||||
| The National Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yad Lebanim Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yusuf Ahmed Alghanim Library | 0.0 | |||||
| הספרייה המרכזית על שם ספיר | 0.0 | |||||
| הספרייה המרכזית על שם ספיר | 0.0 | |||||
| הספרייה העירונית | 0.0 | |||||
| הספרייה לארכאולוגיה | 0.0 | |||||
| הספרייה לארכאולוגיה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה עירונית | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה עירונית | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה עירונית | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה עירונית | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית אליפים | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית בלומפילד | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית החלומות | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית החלומות | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית הפקולטה למשפטים | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית יד לבנים | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית כרמים | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית פסגת זאב | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית שוהם | 0.0 | |||||
| تكسي الرام | 0.0 | |||||
| تكسي الرام | 0.0 | |||||
| مطبعة بديا | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الحسام | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة العاصف | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة منيب المصري | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rās Karkar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| abu khalid market | |||||
| Bethlehem Marketplace | |||||
| call it spring كول ات سبرينج | |||||
| Hisbat Ramallah | |||||
| Lod Market | |||||
| Machane Yehuda Market | |||||
| Muristan | |||||
| Old City Market | |||||
| Old City Market | |||||
| Old City Market | |||||
| Old Market (Al Souq) | |||||
| Olive Palace | |||||
| Olive Palace | |||||
| Olive Palace | |||||
| PalGPS Company | |||||
| PalGPS Company | |||||
| PalGPS Company | |||||
| Rosh Ha'ain marketplace | |||||
| השוק הערבי | |||||
| שוק האיכרים - רעות | |||||
| שוק פתח תקווה | |||||
| שוק רמלה |
Restaurants in Rās Karkar
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Rās Karkar
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Rās Karkar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| מבשלת שפירא |
Stadiums & Teams in Rās Karkar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Rās Karkar
25 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 |
| Ramat David 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 |
| Ein Shemer Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ein Vered Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gvulot Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Habonim Airfield | — | 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 |
| Megiddo 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 |
| Tnuvot Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Rās Karkar
77 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clalit Smile | ||
| Clalit Smile | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Leumit | ||
| Kupat Holim Leumit | ||
| Kupat Holim Leumit | ||
| Kupat Holim Leumit | ||
| Kupat Holim Leumit | ||
| Kupat Holim Leumit | ||
| Kupat Holim Leumit | ||
| Kupat Holim Maccabi | ||
| Kupat Holim Maccabi | ||
| Kupat Holim Maccabi | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Leumit | ||
| Leumit | ||
| Lod's Mental health service | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Mammograph Institute | ||
| Mammograph Institute | ||
| Mammograph Institute | ||
| Meuhedet | ||
| Meuhedet | ||
| Meuhedet | ||
| Meuhedet | ||
| Meuhedet | ||
| כללית | ||
| כללית | ||
| כללית | ||
| כללית | ||
| כללית | ||
| כללית | ||
| מאוחדת | ||
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| מאוחדת | ||
| מכבי | ||
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| מכבי | ||
| מרפאת עמישב החדשה | ||
| מרפאת עמישב החדשה | ||
| פיזיוטרפיה כללית | ||
| קופת חולים כללית השחר | ||
| שירותי בריאות כללית | ||
| שירותי בריאות כללית | ||
| שירותי בריאות כללית | ||
| שירותי בריאות מכבי | ||
| שירותי בריאות מכבי | ||
| שירותי בריאות מכבי |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rās Karkar
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al Faruq Mosque | |
| Al Huda Mosque | |
| Kufur Neamah Mosque | |
| Ras Karkar Mosque |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Rās Karkar?
Rās Karkar has a population of 1,641 residents and is located in Palestinian Territory. The population density is 314 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Rās Karkar?
Rās Karkar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.6 inches.