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Sīlat az̧ Z̧ahr

West Bank, Palestine · Asia

About Sīlat az̧ Z̧ahr

Sīlat az̧ Z̧ahr sits on the route: 5 minutes from Jaba‘, 34km from Caesarea Maritima.

Sīlat az̧ Z̧ahr is a town located in West Bank, Palestine. With a population of 6,079, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Sīlat az̧ Z̧ahr sits in Palestine. It's in the Asia/Hebron time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sīlat az̧ Z̧ahr to your route.

About Sīlat az̧ Z̧ahr

Silat ad-Dhahr (Arabic: سيلة الظهر) is a Palestinian town in the Jenin Governorate of Palestine, in the northern West Bank, located 22 kilometers (14 mi) southwest of Jenin. According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) census, the town had a population of 5,794 in 2007 and 7,406 by 2017. The

Read more healthcare facilities for the surrounding villages are based in Silat adh Dhahr, the facilities are designated as MOH level 2. The average elevation of the town is 400 meters (1,300 ft) above sea level. The population in 1997 was 4,439, according to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, the estimated population in 2001 was approximately 6,000 and was divided into 51% males and 49% female, young people representing a very high percentage of inhabitants. About 30% of inhabitants are traders and 20% rely on agriculture, producing such products as olives and almonds. The village has a high level of education, and there is a large group of university graduates. There are water and electricity networks in the town, there are also telephone and Internet lines. There is also a health clinic and sports, social and cultural centers and libraries. There are five schools in the town: the Industrial School (co-ed, 150 students), a secondary school for boys (450 students), primary school for boys (500 students), a secondary school for girls (400 students), and a primary school for girls (650 students).

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Where is Sīlat az̧ Z̧ahr located?

Sīlat az̧ Z̧ahr is located in West Bank, Palestine, Asia. The coordinates are 32.3193 latitude, 35.1842 longitude.

What is the population of Sīlat az̧ Z̧ahr?

Sīlat az̧ Z̧ahr has a population of approximately 6,079 people, making it a town in Palestine.

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Quick Information

Population
6,079
Continent
Asia
Country
Palestine
Region
West Bank
Timezone
Asia/Hebron
Coordinates
32.3193, 35.1842

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Worth the detour from Sīlat az̧ Z̧ahr

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Caesarea Maritima

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

34 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Old Jaffa

One of the oldest port cities in the world with 4,000 years of history, now an artists' quarter with galleries, restaurants, and views of Tel Aviv's skyline.

50 km · about 60 min drive

restaurant

Abu Hassan (Ali Karavan)

A Jaffa hummus counter running since 1971, famous for masabacha made with whole chickpeas and extra tahini. It sells out and closes by mid-afternoon, and the queue starts well before that.

51 km · about 60 min drive

castle

Ajloun Castle

A 12th-century Ayyubid castle built by Saladin's general on a hilltop to control the Jordan Valley iron mines and counter Crusader expansion.

54 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Sīlat az̧ Z̧ahr

  • 63 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.

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