Merkaz Shapira
in Southern District, Israel

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
31.699 and 34.709 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 31° 41' 55" and E 34° 42' 32"
Currency and Currency Code:
Shekel - ILS
Spoken languages:
Hebrew, Arabic, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:02 AM (Monday)
Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:56 am and 7:20 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Israel in Western Asia

Safety Score: 4,2 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Israel.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Israel. Last Update: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Delve into Merkaz Shapira

Merkaz Shapira in Southern District is a town located in Israel about 30 mi (or 49 km) west of Jerusalem, the country's capital town.

Time in Merkaz Shapira is now 02:02 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named Asia / Jerusalem with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 12 airports closer to Merkaz Shapira, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Israel is Ben Gurion International Airport in a distance of 24 mi (or 39 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Israel is Caves of Maresha and Bet-Guvrin in the Judean Lowlands as a Microcosm of the Land of the Caves in a distance of 13 mi (or 21 km), South-East. We saw 7 points of interest near this location.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ramla, Gaza, Tel Aviv, Beersheba and Jerusalem. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 72 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Night Temperature 19°C / 67 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 69%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 35% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Monday, 29th of April 2024

22°C (72 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

22°C (72 °F)
20°C (67 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

22°C (72 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Videos from this area

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Shafir Regional Council

Shafir Regional Council is a regional council in the South District of Israel near the city of Kiryat Gat. The council is bordered on the north by the Be'er Tuvia Regional Council, on the east by Yoav Regional Council and Kiryat Gat, on the south by Lakhish Regional Council, and on the west by Hof Ashkelon Regional Council, Yoav Regional Council. The council is named for the Biblical city of Shafir.

Located at 31.683, 34.717 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shafir Regional Council, Regional councils in Israel

Yeshivat Or Etzion

Yeshivat Or Etzion is a Hesder Yeshiva, religious high school, and religious army preparation high school. It is located in Merkaz Shapira, Israel. It was founded in 1978. Its Rosh yeshiva is Rabbi Haim Drukman. The "Yeshiva Gavoha" roll is approximately 220 students. Yeshiva Gavoha offers the full Hesder military service, but opts for an extra year of study in Yeshiva before the army service.

Located at 31.6986, 34.7086 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Yeshivot hesder, Educational institutions established in 1978

Zrahia

Zrahia is a religious moshav in southern Israel. Located near Kiryat Malakhi, it falls under the jurisdiction of Shafir Regional Council. In 2006, it had a population of 568. The village was established in 1950. Most of the founders were immigrants from Iran, though there were also some from North Africa, particularly Morocco. It was named after Seraiah, the father of Ezra and one of the Jews who came to the Land of Israel after their Babylonian captivity.

Located at 31.6819, 34.7454 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Moshavim, Religious Israeli communities, Populated places established in 1950

Bayt 'Affa

Bayt 'Affa was a Palestinian Arab village in the District of Gaza. It was depopulated during the 1947–1948 Civil War in Mandatory Palestine on January 10, 1948 as part of Operation Barak. It was located 29 km northeast of Gaza and Wadi al-Rana ran east of the village. The village had a census in 1596 which recorded 143 inhabitants in the village. In 1945 there were 700 people. The village had a khirba which contained the remains of walls made of ancient columns, uncut stones and a well.

Located at 31.6614, 34.7067 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arab villages depopulated during the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, District of Gaza

66th Weapons Squadron

The United States Air Force's 66th Weapons Squadron (66 WPS) is a United States Air Force Weapons School A-10 Thunderbolt II instructional flying unit, at Nellis AFB, Nevada.

Located at 31.7367, 34.6983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Military units and formations of the United States in World War II, Fighter squadrons of the United States Air Force, Military units and formations in Nevada, Weapons squadrons of the United States Air Force


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Merkaz Shapira, מרכז שפירא