Rahat
Founded in 1972 and declared a city in 1994, Rahat is the largest Arab city in Israel and, by its own account, the only Bedouin city in the world — a distinction that sets it apart from any other urban destination in the region. Located in Israel's Southern District, it sits within the broader Negev landscape, with UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region and mountains within reach.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population19,586
- Nearest water from center 1.1 km0.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 9.2 km5.7 mi
Rahat: quick answers
Where is Rahat?
Rahat is in Israel, about 16 km10 miles in a straight line from Beersheba.
How do you get to Rahat?
The nearest airport is Beersheba (BEV), about 19 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Rahat?
The warmest month is August, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 11°C52°F. The wettest month is January, with about 45 mm1.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Rahat?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 cafés and 12 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Rahat?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Yeruham, Ness Ziona and Arad.