Kiryat Shmona
Israel's northernmost city, Kiryat Shmona sits on the western slopes of the Hula Valley close to the Lebanese border, with mountain terrain rising around it and scenic viewpoints across the valley. The town has a walkable centre with cafés and restaurants, and the wider region holds several UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population22,512
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 0.8 km0.5 mi
Kiryat Shmona: quick answers
Where is Kiryat Shmona?
Kiryat Shmona is in Israel, about 43 km26 miles in a straight line from Sidon.
How do you get to Kiryat Shmona?
The nearest airport is Kiryat Shmona (KSW), about 7 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Kiryat Shmona?
The warmest month is August, averaging 25°C78°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 9°C49°F. The wettest month is January, with about 125 mm4.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Kiryat Shmona?
OpenStreetMap lists 22 restaurants, 5 cafés and 12 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Kiryat Shmona?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Rosh Pinna, Rihaniya and Nahariya.