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Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Christianity's holiest site, built on the traditional locations of Jesus's crucifixion and burial.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Turmus‘ayyā
West Bank, Palestine · Asia
About Turmus‘ayyā
Turmus‘ayyā works well as a base: 5 minutes from Al Mazra‘ah ash Sharqīyah, 47km from Dead Sea.
Turmus‘ayyā is a town located in West Bank, Palestine. With a population of 3,686, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Turmus‘ayyā 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 Turmus‘ayyā to your route.
About Turmus‘ayyā
Turmus Ayya (Arabic: ترمسعيّا) is a Palestinian town in the Ramallah and al-Bireh Governorate of the West Bank. The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics recorded 2,464 residents in 2017. Many of the town's residents hold American citizenship. The American Friends Service Committee estimated that more than 80% ofRead more
residents held U.S. citizenship in 2023. while Ynetnews reported a figure of more than 90%, citing the mayor. The Guardian reported in August 2026 that about 80% of residents were U.S. citizens from New York, Chicago, and Paterson, often returning to the town during the summer.
Families from Turmus Ayya established businesses in the United States and Latin America in the 1960s, and later returned and invested money into local economy. Recent developments include agriculture infrastructure, date processing factories, construction, and equestrianism.
Turmus Ayya also hosts the Hugo Chavez Ophthalmic Hospital, a government hospital that specializes in eye care, and the only Ophthalmic hospital in the West Bank.
The town has repeatedly been impacted by Israeli settler violence. Major incidents include the June 2023 terror attack which led to the murder of resident and father of two, Omar Qattin, and the murder of 14-year-old U.S. Citizen, Amer Rabea, in April 2025.
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Where is Turmus‘ayyā located?
Turmus‘ayyā is located in West Bank, Palestine, Asia. The coordinates are 32.0354 latitude, 35.2856 longitude.
What is the population of Turmus‘ayyā?
Turmus‘ayyā has a population of approximately 3,686 people, making it a town in Palestine.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 3,686
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Palestine
- Region
- West Bank
- Timezone
- Asia/Hebron
- Coordinates
- 32.0354, 35.2856
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8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Jerusalem Old City
A walled sacred city of one square kilometer containing holy sites for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam within four historic quarters.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Western Wall (Wailing Wall)
The holiest site where Jews can pray, a 2,000-year-old limestone remnant of the Second Temple retaining wall in the Old City of Jerusalem.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Dome of the Rock
The iconic gold-domed Islamic shrine on the Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif, built in 691 CE over the sacred Foundation Stone.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Yad Vashem
Israel's official memorial to the Holocaust, with deeply moving exhibits and a striking modernist museum built into a mountainside.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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Church of the Nativity
One of the oldest continuously operating churches in the world, built over the traditional birthplace of Jesus.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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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.
47 km · about 55 min drive
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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
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