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Riẖaniya, Israel
Northern District · Israel
Riẖaniya is a small town in Northern District, Israel with a population of 1,195. Elevation: 2,241 ft (683 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Riẖaniya
Rehaniya, also spelled Reihaniyye, is a Circassian town in northern Israel. It is one of the only two Circassian towns in Israel, the other being Kfar Kama. Located about 8 km north of Safed, it falls under the jurisdiction of Merom HaGalil Regional Council. In 2024, it had a population of 1,188.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,195 |
| Population Density | 427 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,241 ft (683 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.0490°, 35.4882° |
| 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 Riẖaniya
Riẖaniya is a small town in Israel (Northern District) with a population of 1,195. The city sits at an elevation of 2,241 feet (683 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 Riẖaniya
Riẖaniya has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jul (25°C), the coldest is Jan (7.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 625 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 | 2,241 ft (683 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 427/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0490°N, 35.4882°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 | 6 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 6 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 117 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 69 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 46 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 117 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 6.3 in |
Riẖaniya has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 48°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Riẖaniya
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nart Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Riẖaniya
6 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 | |
| 104.5FM צפון | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ze Rock Radio | indy, metal | AAC 48 kbps |
Museums in Riẖaniya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beit HaMeiri Museum | ||||
| Beit Ussishkin Museum | ||||
| Caphernaum The Town of Jesus | ||||
| Circassian heritage museum | ||||
| Friendship museum Nebi Yosha | ||||
| Golan Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Hazor antiquities museum | ||||
| Open museum | ||||
| Prehistoric man museum | ||||
| Tel Hai Museum | ||||
| Yigal Allon Center | ||||
| Zinati house |
Libraries in Riẖaniya
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Ohalo library | 0.0 | |||||
| Har Vagai Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kfat Szold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library at Tel-Hai College | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal library | 0.0 | |||||
| Safed college library | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה אזורית משגב | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה עירונית קריית שמונה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית הגושרים | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית ילדים | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Riẖaniya
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiryat Shmonne municipal market | |||||
| Municipal market | |||||
| שוק האיכרים | |||||
| محل أبو أكرم |
Restaurants in Riẖaniya
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Riẖaniya
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Riẖaniya
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Riẖaniya
16 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 |
| Dimas Airport | - | 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 |
| Mezzeh Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tnuvot Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Riẖaniya
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| בית מדרש היכל שמואל |
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What is the population of Riẖaniya?
Riẖaniya has a population of 1,195 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 427 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Riẖaniya?
Riẖaniya 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.