Ariel
Ariel is a hilltop city in the heart of the Samaria region of the West Bank, founded in 1978 and granted city status in 1998. Built along a ridge at elevation, it is sometimes called the "capital of Samaria" and is home to Ariel University. The wider region holds UNESCO World Heritage sites. The city's population is predominantly secular.
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- Population20,540
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.7 km1.1 mi
Nearest airports
Ariel: quick answers
Where is Ariel?
Ariel is in Israel, about 28 km17 miles in a straight line from Petah Tikva.
How do you get to Ariel?
The nearest airport is Tel Aviv (TLV), about 45 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Ariel?
The warmest month is August, averaging 26°C78°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 9°C47°F. The wettest month is January, with about 113 mm4.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's near Ariel?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Or Akiva, Zikhron Ya‘aqov and Ness Ziona.