Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
972K
Population
125 km2
Area
290 Mbps
Internet
754m
Elevation
UTC+02:00
Timezone
TLV (41km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Jerusalem is a city in the Southern Levant, on a plateau in the Judaean Mountains between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea. It is one of the oldest cities in the world and is considered holy to the three major Abrahamic religions—Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Both Israel and Palestine claim Jerusalem as their capital city; Israel maintains ...
QUICK FACTS
Country
Israel
Region
Western Asia
Population
972K
Timezone
UTC+02:00
Elevation
754 m
Currency
ILS
Language
Arabic
Status
Capital City
Airport
TLV
GPS
31.77, 35.22
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Infrastructure
13,144 points of interest mapped in Jerusalem — 105 per km2
Tech
290 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
Economy
17% cheaper than New York City based on overall cost of living index
INFRASTRUCTURE
13,144 total POIs 104.8 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
482
Cafes
197
Bars
62
Fast Food
145
Shopping
Supermarkets
522
Convenience
149
Shopping Malls
43
Healthcare
Hospitals
92
Clinics
188
Pharmacies
118
Education
Schools
976
Universities
100
Libraries
37
Recreation
Parks
2,397
Playgrounds
930
Sports
195
Cinemas
8
Museums
54
Theatres
29
Transport
Bus Stops
3,316
Train Stations
73
Fuel Stations
112
Services
Banks
103
ATMs
65
Post Offices
34
Police
48
Fire Stations
16
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
290 Mbps
Download
78 Mbps
Upload
9ms
Latency
44,937
Tests
14,152
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Apr - Oct
11°
J
12°
F
15°
M
19°
A
22°
M
25°
J
26°
J
25°
A
22°
S
19°
O
15°
N
12°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 18.5 C Range: 10.7 - 26.3 C Rain: 225 mm/year Sunshine: 3,850 h/year
CITY SCORES
85.7
Nomad Index
C
Livability
37.5
Culture
49.5
Overall
COST OF LIVING
AIndex relative to New York City (NYC = 100)
83.0
Overall
17% cheaper than NYC
40.2
Rent
60% cheaper than NYC
74.5
Groceries
26% cheaper than NYC
90.2
Restaurants
10% cheaper than NYC
AIRPORT
TLV
Ben Gurion International Airport
41 km from center
~62 min drive
FUN FACTS
Jerusalem is a city in the Southern Levant, on a plateau in the Judaean Mountains between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea.
It is one of the oldest cities in the world and is considered holy to the three major Abrahamic religions—Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Both Israel and Palestine claim Jerusalem as their capital city; Israel maintains its primary governmental institutions there, while Palestine ultimately foresees it as its seat of power.
The part of Jerusalem called the City of David shows first signs of settlement in the 4th millennium BCE, in the shape of encampments of nomadic shepherds.
During the Canaanite period (14th century BCE) Jerusalem was named as Urusalim on ancient Egyptian tablets, probably meaning "City of Shalem" after a Canaanite deity.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Jerusalem known for?
Jerusalem is a city in Israel. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Jerusalem?
Jerusalem has an average download speed of 290 Mbps and upload speed of 78 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Jerusalem?
Jerusalem has an average year-round temperature of approximately 18.5 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Jerusalem?
Jerusalem is served by TLV (Ben Gurion International Airport), approximately 41 km from the city center.
What is the population of Jerusalem?
The population of Jerusalem is approximately 972K.
What infrastructure does Jerusalem have?
Jerusalem has 13,144 mapped points of interest, including 482 restaurants, 92 hospitals, 976 schools.
What country is Jerusalem in?
Jerusalem is located in Israel.