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Zalafa, Israel
Haifa · Israel
Zalafa is a small town in Haifa, Israel with a population of 4,639. Elevation: 551 ft (168 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Zalafa
Zalafa is an Arab village in Israel's Haifa District. The village is in the Wadi Ara area of the northern Triangle, 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) northeast of Umm al-Fahm. Since 1996, it has been under the jurisdiction of the Ma'ale Iron local council whose headquarters is in the village. The village is divided into three neighborhoods: East, West and al-Murtafi'a. In mid-2016, Zalafa's population was 4,639, all of whom are Muslim.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,639 |
| Population Density | 995 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.5481°, 35.1852° |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| State / Province | Haifa |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.0 inches (558 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Zalafa
Zalafa is a small town in Israel (Haifa) with a population of 4,639. The city sits at an elevation of 551 feet (168 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jerusalem.
Climate in Zalafa
Zalafa 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 | 68.8°F |
| 27% above Israel avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 995/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5481°N, 35.1852°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 | 58 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 103 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 58 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 68 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 130 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 53 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 68 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in |
Zalafa has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 54°F in February to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Zalafa
19 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| راديو الناس (PS) | culture, music | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| ECO99FM | pop, top 40 | AAC+ | |
| KAN Gimel כאן גימל | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| #joint radio Blues Rock | 60s, 70s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| #joint radio Beat Trance | ambient, edm | MP3 320 kbps | |
| #joint radio Reggae | dub, dub reggae | MP3 320 kbps | |
| קול פליי | kol-play | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Kol Rega קול רגע 91.5/96 | music, news | MP3 | |
| Radios 100FM רדיוס | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100fm - 100% Movies | movie music, music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Tel Aviv 102FM רדיו תל אביב | contenmporary, music | AAC+ | |
| Ivri 6 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Haifa רדיו חיפה | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| GUITAR - J. WILLIAMS | - | MP3 | |
| Лучшее Радио | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 104.5FM צפון | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ze Rock Radio | indy, metal | AAC 48 kbps | |
| kzradio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Plus (XK) | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Zalafa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ahlam Hall | ||||
| Anabta Municipality | ||||
| Art museum | ||||
| Atlit camp | ||||
| Beit Shturman | ||||
| Etzel Museum | ||||
| First Aliya Museum | ||||
| Golani Museum | ||||
| Greek Orthodox Bishopric (Alkalai) Caves | ||||
| Hecht archaeology museum | ||||
| Hecht archaeology museum | ||||
| Janko Dada museum | ||||
| Joara | ||||
| Marzipan Museum | ||||
| Mishkan Museum of Art, Ein Harod | ||||
| Nazareth Village | ||||
| Nili museum | ||||
| Nisco Museum | ||||
| Tulkarm | ||||
| Wilfrid Museum |
Libraries in Zalafa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Resala Book Shop | 0.0 | |||||
| Alnoor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Anna Ticho library | 0.0 | |||||
| Anna Ticho library | 0.0 | |||||
| Anna Ticho library | 0.0 | |||||
| Anna Ticho library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arraba Municipality Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beit HaRishonim | 0.0 | |||||
| Central library and Memorial Center | 0.0 | |||||
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elyachar Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Genral Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ibn Khaldun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Migdal Haemeq Local Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal library | 0.0 | |||||
| safarini Bookshop 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| Sameer Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library | 0.0 | |||||
| סיפריה | 0.0 | |||||
| סִפְרִיָה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה עירונית | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרית בית אליעזר | 0.0 | |||||
| العربيه | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة العامة بسمة | 0.0 | |||||
| جنين | 0.0 | |||||
| شركة الجيتاوي | 0.0 | |||||
| عيادة طب الاسنان | الدكتور شرحبيل دقة | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتب الو عمار للخدمات العامه | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة بلال | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة جليل | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة رامي | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة فؤاد سابا العامة عسفيا | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Zalafa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abo Mahmoud al qadi | |||||
| Market "Shuk" | |||||
| Migdal Haemeq Farmers Market | |||||
| New City Market | |||||
| Old City Market | |||||
| Old City;Market Nazareth | |||||
| Penta market | |||||
| السوق الشعبي | |||||
| شارلي |
Stadiums & Teams in Zalafa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Curly Krieger Athletics Stadium | ||
| Nesher stadium | ||
| Sami Ofer Stadium |
Airports Near Zalafa
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | Large Airport |
| Ramat David Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Rosh Pina Airport | RPN | Medium Airport |
| Tel Nof Air Base | - | 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 |
| Kefar Gallim Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Kiryat Shmona Airport | KSW | Small Airport |
| Megiddo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mishmar Ayalon Highway Strip H | - | Small Airport |
| Naan Airstrip | - | 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 Zalafa
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Malkishua | ||
| Romema Family Health Clinic | ||
| מכבי - חורב | ||
| מכבי מרכז רפואי קסטרא חיפה |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zalafa
What is the population of Zalafa?
Zalafa has a population of 4,639 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 995 people per square mile, spread across 4.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Zalafa?
Zalafa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.