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Zīf, Palestinian Territory

West Bank · Palestinian Territory

Zīf is a small town in West Bank, Palestinian Territory with a population of 835. Elevation: 2,759 ft (841 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

835 Population 16/sq mi density
2,759 ft Elevation 841 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
10.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Hebron Timezone

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People

Population835
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain10.7 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation2,759 ft (841 m)
Population835
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation2,759 ft (841 m)
Coordinates31.4669°, 35.1367°
TimezoneAsia/Hebron
Country🇵🇸 Palestinian Territory
State / ProvinceWest Bank
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation10.7 inches (271 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)

About Zīf

Zīf is a small town in Palestinian Territory (West Bank) with a population of 835. The city sits at an elevation of 2,759 feet (841 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Hebron.

Zīf enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 339 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,759 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above Palestinian Territory avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,759 ft (841 m)
Area51.4 sq mi (133.0 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates31.4669°N, 35.1367°W
TimezoneAsia/Hebron

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.7"
72% below Palestinian Territory avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.07"
Driest Month (May) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 7, 2023.

Feb 11, 2004 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel M5.3 46 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 147 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 69 km
Feb 9, 2007 8 km N of Safi, Jordan M4.5 50 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 40 km
Oct 28, 1999 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.3 117 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 33 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 137 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 131 km
May 24, 2014 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.1 111 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel M4.1 29 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 70 km
Jun 15, 2021 40 km W of A? ?ayyibah, Jordan M4.1 141 km
Aug 8, 2004 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory M4.0 112 km
Oct 7, 1992 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan M4.0 102 km
Feb 9, 2007 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan M4.0 61 km
Sep 28, 1991 Dead Sea region M3.9 56 km
Sep 13, 1990 49 km WNW of Ashdod, Israel M3.9 108 km
Jan 11, 1992 4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M3.7 34 km
Jan 23, 2022 4 km ENE of Kafr Mi?r, Israel M3.7 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 46 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake 69 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in Wettest
February 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in

Zīf has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 49°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Zīf

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
AlQuds Open University
Al-Quds Open University
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Radio Stations near Zīf

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Kcm FM Channel 01 Live (IL) hasidic, hebrew AAC 128 kbps
ברסלב פוריו: קצר וקולע (IL) jewish, music AAC 128 kbps
Radio Breslev Carmiel (IL) MP3 96 kbps
ברסלב פוריו: דעת רבנו (IL) jewish, music AAC 128 kbps
ברסלב פוריו: הלכות ודף יומי (IL) jewish, music AAC 128 kbps
ברסלב פוריו: תורה וזימרה (IL) jewish, music MP3 128 kbps
Kan Reshet Bet (IL) MP3 128 kbps
Rak Musica (IL) AAC+ 64 kbps
ברסלב פוריו: ספרי ברסלב (IL) books, jewish MP3 128 kbps
radio darom 95.8fm 97fm (IL) music, news AAC+ 64 kbps
toker fm (US) religious MP3 128 kbps
toker fm (IL) religious MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Zīf

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Al-Bad Museum for Olive Oil Production
Arad Museum
Artas Folklore Center
Baituna Al Talhami Museum
Beit Sahour Community Center
Bethlehem Historical Museum
Desertivision Museum
International Nativity Museum
The Olive press museum
ديوان عشيره الشرحه
مسجد أهل الخير
مسجد الصحابه

Libraries in Zīf

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Al Andalus Library0.0
Al Baladya Library0.0
Al Bayader Library0.0
Al Kholod Library0.0
Al-Forsan Library0.0
Al-Israa printing house0.0
alsaheb library0.0
Amanouiel Library0.0
Amanouiel Library0.0
Bethlehem University Library0.0
Library Al-Ahleia0.0
Matnas Ramat Bet Shemesh0.0
Meitar Public Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
The Cultural Center for Palestinian Children0.0
The Cultural Center for Palestinian Children0.0

Farmers Markets in Zīf

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bethlehem Marketplace
Central Vegetables Market
Duty Free
Municipal marketplace
Municipal marketplace
Old Market (Al Souq)
PalGPS Company
PalGPS Company
PalGPS Company

Gas Stations in Zīf

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Hareth Station

Breweries in Zīf

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Sheeta

Stadiums & Teams in Zīf

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zīf

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ben Gurion International AirportTLVLarge Airport
Bar Yehuda AirfieldMTZMedium Airport
Nevatim Air BaseVTMMedium Airport
Ramon Air BaseMedium Airport
Tel Nof Air BaseMedium Airport
Arad AirportSmall Airport
Ash-Shunah al-Janubiyah AirportSmall Airport
Beersheba (Teyman) AirportBEVSmall Airport
Dimona AirportSmall Airport
Gvulot AirstripSmall Airport
Hatzerim Air BaseSmall Airport
Hatzerim Northwest AirportSmall Airport
Hatzor Air BaseSmall Airport
Herzliya AirportSmall Airport
Kedma AirportSmall Airport
Kzeiot AirportSmall Airport
Mishmar Ayalon Highway Strip HSmall Airport
Naan AirstripSmall Airport
Negba-Gold Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Palmahim Air BaseSmall Airport
Palmahim South AirstripSmall Airport
Rishon Lezion AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zīf

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al Fateh Al Mubeen Mosque
Al Sayed Qutob Mosque
Al-Saliheen Mosque
Alkholafa' Alrashideen Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Hebron

🇵🇸 About Palestinian Territory

Capital East Jerusalem
Population 4,569,087
Area 5,970 km²
GDP (USD) $17,847,900,000
GDP per capita $3,455
HDI 0.674
Life expectancy 65.2 years
Internet users 86.6%
Urban population 86.9%
Currency ILS (Shekel)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +970
TLD .ps
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zīf

What is the population of Zīf?

Zīf has a population of 835 residents and is located in Palestinian Territory. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 51.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zīf?

Zīf enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.7 inches.

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