Tira, Israel
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Tira (Arabic: الطـّيرة, al-Tira, Hebrew: טִירָה, Ṭīra, lit. "Fort";[2]) 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 farmers' market and Arab cuisine.
Tira
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Hebrew transcription(s) | |
• ISO 259 | Ṭira |
• Also spelled | Tire (official) |
Coordinates: 32°13′56″N 34°56′54″E | |
Grid position | 145/182 PAL |
Country | Israel |
District | Central |
Government | |
• Mayor | Mamoun Abd al-Hay |
Area | |
• Total | 11,894 dunams (11.894 km2 or 4.592 sq mi) |
Population (2022)[1] | |
• Total | 27,802 |
• Density | 2,300/km2 (6,100/sq mi) |
Name meaning | The High Land |
Tira is not documented in 16th-century records, but its origins date back earlier. In the 18th century, it was resettled by Bani Sa'b tribesmen from Hajjah and Baqa. Today, its population has diverse origins.[3]
Located within Israel's fertile bread basket,[4] by 1976 Tira was estimated to have had up to two-thirds of its land expropriated by the state.[5] Today youth employment prospects are low, which has contributed to the city's high crime rate.[6] In 2022, the city had a population of 27,802.[1]