Kalandia
Palestinian village in the West Bank
Qalandia or Qalandiya, also known as Kalandia, is a Palestinian village located in the West Bank, between Jerusalem and Ramallah, just west of the West Bank barrier. The village had a population of 572 residents in 2017. Qalandia is also the name of a refugee camp, established by UNRWA in 1949. It is located just east of Jerusalem municipality. Qalandia refugee camp was built for Palestinian refugees who fled from Lydda, Ramla, and Jerusalem during the 1948 Palestinian expulsion and flight.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 190
- Coordinates
- 31.867, 35.217
- Timezone
- Asia/Jerusalem
- Elevation
- 766 m
Overview of Kalandia
Kalandia — a tiny locality in Palestinian Territory — is worth a place on your map. Around 190 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Kalandia is strongest on culture, nightlife and nature. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 766 metres.
Things to do in Kalandia
Culture in Kalandia
(7)For culture, expect Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Churches, Historical Sites and Mosques. The category holds 7 entries in our dataset. The list follows Kalandia's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Kalandia
(6)For nightlife, expect Bars, Clubs, Events, Music and Nightlife. Counting everything, 6 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kalandia.
Nature in Kalandia
(4)On the nature side, Kalandia offers Caves, Geological Formations, Nature and Valleys. Everything listed here comes from what Kalandia is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Kalandia
(2)Under adventure, Kalandia is tagged with Escape Room and Shooting Ranges. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kalandia.
Sports in Kalandia
(2)On the sports side, Kalandia offers Running and Slopes. Everything listed here comes from what Kalandia is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in Kalandia
(1)Family in Kalandia covers Playgrounds. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Kalandia's own activity tags.
Shopping in Kalandia
(1)Looking for shopping? Kalandia has Shopping. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Kalandia's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Kalandia
(1)Water Sports in Kalandia covers Water Sports. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kalandia.
Wellness in Kalandia
(1)Wellness lovers get Ranches. All of it is drawn from Kalandia's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Kalandia
(1)On the other activities side, Kalandia offers Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Kalandia is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Kalandia
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Kalandia stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Kalandia are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Palestinian Territory. Time zone: Asia/Jerusalem.
Similar destinations
Places near Kalandia that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kalandia known for?
- Kalandia, in Palestinian Territory, is best known for culture, nightlife and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 190 residents.
- What can you do in Kalandia?
- Recorded activities in Kalandia include Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Churches, Historical Sites and Mosques. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Kalandia?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Kalandia stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Kalandia located?
- Kalandia is located in Palestinian Territory. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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