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‘Isfiyā

Haifa, Israel · Asia

About ‘Isfiyā

‘Isfiyā is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Rekhasim, 42km from Rosh HaNikra Grottoes.

‘Isfiyā is a town located in Haifa, Israel. With a population of 12,503, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, ‘Isfiyā sits in Israel, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Jerusalem time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add ‘Isfiyā to your route.

About ‘Isfiyā

Isfiya (Arabic: عسفيا, Hebrew: עִסְפִיָא), also known as Usfiya, is a Druze-majority village in northern Israel, governed by a local council. It also includes Christians, Muslims and a few Jewish households. Located on Mount Carmel, it is part of the Haifa District. In 2024 its population was 12,136. In 2003, the

Read more local council was merged with nearby Daliyat al-Karmel to form Carmel City. However, the new city was dissolved in 2008 and the two villages resumed their independent status.

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‘Isfiyā offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is ‘Isfiyā located?

‘Isfiyā is located in Haifa, Israel, Asia. The coordinates are 32.7184 latitude, 35.0651 longitude.

What is the population of ‘Isfiyā?

‘Isfiyā has a population of approximately 12,503 people, making it a town in Israel.

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Quick Information

Population
12,503
Continent
Asia
Country
Israel
Region
Haifa
Timezone
Asia/Jerusalem
Coordinates
32.7184, 35.0651

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Israel

Police
100
Ambulance
101
Fire
102
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from ‘Isfiyā

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Akko (Acre)

A UNESCO-listed Crusader city with remarkably preserved underground knights' halls, Ottoman bazaars, and fortifications on the Mediterranean coast.

23 km · about 25 min drive

ancient ruins

Caesarea Maritima

A spectacular Roman-era port city with a grand amphitheater, aqueducts, and crusader fortifications on the Mediterranean coast.

29 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Rosh HaNikra Grottoes

Sea-carved tunnels running 200m through white chalk cliffs on the Lebanese border, reached by a cable car advertised as the world's steepest at a 60-degree gradient. The water inside glows electric blue.

42 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mount Arbel

A cliff dropping 380m to the Sea of Galilee, with fortified caves cut into its face by Jewish rebels and a lookout taking in the whole lake to the Golan. Israel's only base-jumping mountain.

42 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Sea of Galilee

The largest freshwater lake in Israel, central to Christian scripture and surrounded by important biblical sites including Capernaum and the Mount of Beatitudes.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near ‘Isfiyā

  • 42 kmMount ArbelA cliff dropping 380m to the Sea of Galilee, with fortified caves cut into its face by Jewish rebels and a lookout taking in the whole lake to the Golan. Israel's only base-jumping mountain.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near ‘Isfiyā.

Yagur

🇮🇱 Israel

3 km awayPop. 1,617

Daliyat al Karmel

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3 km awayPop. 25,000

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🇮🇱 Israel

5 km awayPop. 12,668

Qiryat Tiv‘on

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6 km awayPop. 18,130

Nesher

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6 km awayPop. 24,148

Ibṭīn

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7 km awayPop. 2,835

Sde Ya‘aqov

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8 km awayPop. 1,103

Yoqne‘am ‘Illit

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8 km awayPop. 23,796

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