# Taibe

> Arab city in Israel

**Wikidata**: [Q1022481](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1022481)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tayibe)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/taibe

## Summary
Taibe (also spelled Tayibe) is an Arab city located in the Central District of Israel. Situated near the Green Line bordering Tulkarm, it transitioned from the Ottoman Empire to Mandatory Palestine before becoming part of Israel in 1948. The city has experienced significant population growth, expanding from approximately 5,100 residents in 1950 to over 43,000 by 2018.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Arab city in Israel; instance of a city and city council.
- **Location**: Central District, Israel (since 1949); previously part of the Tulkarm Subdistrict in Mandatory Palestine (until 1949).
- **Geography**: Located at coordinates 32.266666°N, 35.0°E, sharing a border with Tulkarm.
- **Area**: 18.662 square kilometres.
- **Elevation**: 70 metres above sea level.
- **Population**: 43,100 (as of December 31, 2018).
- **Historical Affiliations**: Ottoman Empire (until 1917), Mandatory Palestine (1917–1948), Israel (1948–present).
- **Twin City**: Herzliya.
- **Identifiers**: Israeli CBS Municipal ID 2730; VIAF ID 168284829; Library of Congress Authority ID no92016006.

## FAQs
**Where is Taibe located?**
Taibe is an Arab city in the Central District of Israel. Historically, it was part of the Tulkarm Subdistrict during the Mandatory Palestine period before being incorporated into the Central District of Israel in 1949.

**How has the population of Taibe changed over time?**
The city has seen consistent growth. Records show the population was 5,100 in 1950, surpassing 10,000 by 1967 and 20,000 by 1988. By 2000, it reached 28,680, and by the end of 2018, the population was recorded as 43,100.

**What are the administrative and international identifiers for Taibe?**
The city is identified by several systems, including the Israeli CBS Municipal ID 2730. It has a GeoNames ID of 295130, an OpenStreetMap Node ID of 246258161, and a Quora topic ID for "Tayibe."

## Why It Matters
Taibe serves as a significant demographic and urban center within the Central District of Israel. Its progression from a settlement of roughly 5,000 in the mid-20th century to a city of over 40,000 highlights rapid urbanization and population expansion in the region. As an Arab city bordering Tulkarm, it represents a key geopolitical and cultural point in the Sharon/Central region. Its inclusion in diverse international databases, from the National Library of Israel to WorldCat Entities, underscores its established presence in global geographic and bibliographic records.

## Notable For
- **Rapid Demographic Growth**: The population increased more than eightfold between 1950 and 2018.
- **Cross-Border Location**: The city shares a border with Tulkarm, positioning it near the Green Line.
- **Extensive Documentation**: The city is covered by 31 different Wikipedia language editions and has a dedicated "PikiWiki Israel" image archive.
- **Twinned City Status**: It maintains a twinning relationship with the Israeli city of Herzliya.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Taibe is situated in the Central District of Israel at an elevation of 70 metres above sea level. The city covers a total area of 18.662 square kilometres. Geographically, it is positioned at latitude 32.266666 and longitude 35.0. It shares a border with the city of Tulkarm.

### Political and Administrative History
The sovereignty of Taibe has shifted across three distinct political entities over the last century.
- **Ottoman Empire**: The city was under Ottoman administration until 1917.
- **Mandatory Palestine**: From 1917 to 1948, it was administered under the British Mandate of Palestine, specifically within the Tulkarm Subdistrict.
- **State of Israel**: Since 1948, the city has been part of Israel. In 1949, its administrative placement shifted from the Tulkarm Subdistrict to the Central District.

The local government operates as a city council, and the municipality can be accessed online at `taibeh.muni.il`. It is officially tracked by the Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) under municipal ID 2730. In 2020, it was referenced as a twin city to Herzliya.

### Demographics and Population Trends
Taibe has documented population statistics spanning from 1950 to 2018, showing a steady upward trajectory.
- **1950s**: The population began at 5,100 in 1950, growing to 6,600 by 1957 and reaching 7,450 by 1960.
- **1960s–1970s**: The city passed the 10,000 mark in 1967. By 1975, the population was 14,000.
- **1980s–1990s**: Growth continued to 16,300 in 1980 and 20,600 in 1989. By 1995, the population was 24,443.
- **2000s–2010s**: The population reached 29,595 in 2001 and 35,700 by the end of 2007.
- **Recent Data**: In 2015, the population was 40,941 (referenced by the 2016 Statistical Abstract). The most recent preferred value in the dataset is **43,100** as of December 31, 2018.

### Identity and Nomenclature
The entity is known by multiple aliases and identifiers across different languages and platforms.
- **Aliases**: Common transliterations include Taibeh, Tayibe, Tayibeh, Taybeh, Tajibe, and Tayiba. Non-Latin script variants include Эт-Тайба (Russian), الطيبه, الطّيبة, and طيبة (Arabic).
- **Academic and Library IDs**: The city is cataloged in the Library of Congress Authority File (`no92016006`), the National Library of Israel (ID `987007530990705171`), VIAF (`168284829`), and WorldCat Entities (`E39PBJdGQpG3cHgWFRVhctbfMP`).
- **Digital IDs**: It holds a Freebase ID (`/m/01vtc8`), a Quora Topic ID, a Facebook Location ID (`112914815385857`), and a "Who's on First" ID (`421193191`).

### Visual and Media Representation
Taibe is represented visually through various media files hosted on Wikimedia Commons.
- **Coat of Arms**: `Taybe_COA.png`
- **Image**: `PikiWiki_Israel_16164_Center_of_Taybee.jpg`
- **Commons Category**: The media repository uses the category "Tayibe."

### External References and Categories
The city is the subject of extensive categorization and is linked to several information sources.
- **Wikipedia Presence**: It is the subject of articles in 31 language editions of Wikipedia, including Arabic, Hebrew, English, Russian, and Spanish.
- **Descriptive Sources**: The city is described by the Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon.
- **Related Topics**: The main category for the topic is "Category:Tayibe," and it has an associated category for people born there ("Category:People from Tayibe").

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