Hebron
Palestinian Territory · West BankPS
City in the West Bank, Palestine
Hebron is a city in the southern West Bank, Palestine, and the capital of the Hebron Governorate, which is the largest in the West Bank. It is located 30 kilometers (19 mi) south of Jerusalem. The population inside in the city limits is 201,063, while the adjacent metropolitan area within the governorate is home to over 700,000 people. Hebron spans across an area of 74.1 square kilometers (28.6 sq mi). It is the third largest city in the country after Gaza and East Jerusalem. The city is often considered one of the Four Holy Cities in Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 215,452
- Coordinates
- 31.529, 35.094
- Timezone
- Asia/Hebron
- Elevation
- 927 m
Overview of Hebron
Part of West Bank, Palestinian Territory, Hebron is a compact city. Population figures land around 215,452. It sits at about 927 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect nature, culture and adventure to fill most of your time. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Hebron
Nature in Hebron
(21)Under nature, Hebron is tagged with Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. In all, 21 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Hebron's own activity tags.
Culture in Hebron
(18)Culture lovers get Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Hebron. Altogether 18 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Hebron
(12)Adventure lovers get Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. All of it is drawn from Hebron's recorded activities. 12 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Water Sports in Hebron
(11)Hebron's water sports entries include Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking, Rafting and Sailboats. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Hebron. That is 11 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nightlife in Hebron
(10)The nightlife shortlist for Hebron: Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. All of it is drawn from Hebron's recorded activities. 10 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Sports in Hebron
(10)For sports, expect Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Hunting. In all, 10 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Hebron's own activity tags.
Wellness in Hebron
(7)Under wellness, Hebron is tagged with Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms. In all, 7 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Hebron's own activity tags.
Family in Hebron
(3)Hebron records Aquariums, Playgrounds and Zoo under family. Everything listed here comes from what Hebron is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Hebron
(2)Shopping lovers get Food and Shopping. All of it is drawn from Hebron's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Hebron
(2)For other activities, expect Fishing and Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Hebron's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Hebron
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in West Bank; once there, walking covers most of Hebron. The local time zone is Asia/Hebron.
Similar destinations
Places near Hebron that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hebron known for?
- Hebron is mainly a destination for nature, culture and adventure, set in West Bank, Palestinian Territory with around 215,452 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Hebron?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest in Hebron. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Hebron?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Hebron located?
- Administratively, Hebron sits in West Bank, Palestinian Territory — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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