Tira

Also known as Al-Tira, A-Tira, AlTira

Arab-Muslim city in central Israel

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Place details

Locality: טירה
Region: מחוז המרכז
Country: ישראל
Population: 26,552
Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem

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Key facts

Iso 259: Ṭira
Also spelled: Tire (official)
Grid position: 145/182 PAL
Country: Israel
District: Central
Mayor: Mamoun Abd al-Hay
Total: 11,894 dunams (11.894 km ; 4.592 sq mi)
Density: 2,327/km (6,027/sq mi)
Name meaning: The High Land

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Wikidata facts

Official name: الطـّيرة
Population: 26200
Area: 11.894
Elevation: 75
Image: Tira's Southern Entrance 20-3-09.JPG

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Commons category: Tira
P12749: July 8
native label: الطـّيرة

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Tira's southern entrance

Tira (Arabic: الطـّيرة, al-Tira, Hebrew: טִירָה, Ṭīra, lit. "Fort";) is an Arab city in the Central District of Israel. Part of the Triangle, a concentration of Arab towns and villages adjacent to the Green Line, Tira is close to Kfar Saba. It is known for its weekly market and Arab cuisine.