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Kuseifa

Southern District, Israel · Asia

About Kuseifa

Kuseifa is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Drijat, 38km from Ein Gedi Nature Reserve.

Kuseifa is a town located in Southern District, Israel. With a population of 21,079, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Kuseifa 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 Kuseifa to your route.

About Kuseifa

Kuseife (Arabic: كسيفة) or Kseifa (Hebrew: כְּסֵיפָה) is a Bedouin town organized as a local council in the Southern District of Israel. Kuseife was founded in 1982 as part of a government project to plan and build towns for Negev Bedouins. In 1996 it was declared a local council, and in 2024 it had a population of

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Kuseifa 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 Kuseifa located?

Kuseifa is located in Southern District, Israel, Asia. The coordinates are 31.2453 latitude, 35.0931 longitude.

What is the population of Kuseifa?

Kuseifa has a population of approximately 21,079 people, making it a town in Israel.

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Quick Information

Population
21,079
Continent
Asia
Country
Israel
Region
Southern District
Timezone
Asia/Jerusalem
Coordinates
31.2453, 35.0931

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Essential numbers in Israel

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

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Masada

An ancient Roman fortress atop an isolated rock plateau overlooking the Dead Sea, site of the last Jewish stand against Rome in 73 CE.

26 km · about 30 min drive

beach

Dead Sea, Ein Bokek

The main beach and resort area on the Israeli shore of the Dead Sea, known for therapeutic mud baths and salt-crystal-covered shores.

27 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Ein Gedi Nature Reserve

A lush oasis of waterfalls, pools, and wildlife on the shores of the Dead Sea in the Judean Desert.

38 km · about 45 min drive

historic highway

Scorpions Ascent (Ma'ale Akrabim)

A serpentine 1950s road built over an ancient Nabataean-Roman trade route, snaking down the Negev cliffs toward the Arava with dizzying desert switchbacks.

39 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Dead Sea

Earth's lowest point on land at 430 meters below sea level, with water so salty that swimmers float effortlessly on the surface.

48 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Wadi Ibn Hammad

A warm-spring canyon northwest of Karak where travertine walls drip with ferns and moss and the shallow stream is walked rather than followed on a path. Tropical in feel, and almost entirely visited by Jordanians.

51 km · about 60 min drive

cathedral

Church of the Nativity

One of the oldest continuously operating churches in the world, built over the traditional birthplace of Jesus.

52 km · about 60 min drive

natural wonder

Wadi Mujib

Jordan's 'Grand Canyon': a deep gorge with thrilling canyoneering routes through slot canyons to the Dead Sea.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Kuseifa

  • 39 kmScorpions Ascent (Ma'ale Akrabim)A serpentine 1950s road built over an ancient Nabataean-Roman trade route, snaking down the Negev cliffs toward the Arava with dizzying desert switchbacks.
  • 59 kmKing's HighwayOne of the world's oldest continuously used routes, winding 280 km from Madaba to Petra past Karak's crusader castle, Dana's cliffs and the mighty Wadi Mujib canyon.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kuseifa.

Drijat

🇮🇱 Israel

6 km awayPop. 1,199

Arad

🇮🇱 Israel

11 km awayPop. 27,967

‘Ar‘ara BaNegev

🇮🇱 Israel

12 km awayPop. 17,640

H̱ura

🇮🇱 Israel

16 km awayPop. 21,558

Suseya

🇵🇸 Palestine

16 km awayPop. 1,301

As Samū‘

🇵🇸 Palestine

17 km awayPop. 19,355

Meitar

🇮🇱 Israel

17 km awayPop. 8,438

AlSayid Tribe

🇮🇱 Israel

17 km awayPop. 5,663

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