# Tubas

> Palestinian city

**Wikidata**: [Q275919](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q275919)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tubas_(city))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/tubas

## Summary  
Tubas is a Palestinian city located in the West Bank, serving as the capital of the Tubas Governorate. With a population of 22,000 as of 2018, it is situated in the Jezreel Valley near the Jordan River and spans 295.1 square kilometers.  

## Key Facts  
- **Country**: Palestine  
- **Population (2018)**: 22,000  
- **Area**: 295.1 km²  
- **Coordinates**: 32.3222° N, 35.3686° E  
- **Elevation**: 407 meters above sea level  
- **Time Zones**: UTC+02:00 (Palestine Standard Time), UTC+03:00 (Palestine Summer Time)  
- **Official Language**: Arabic  
- **Website**: http://www.tubas.ps/  
- **VIAF ID**: 125813573  
- **Geonames ID**: 281581  
- **Postal Code**: 501–509  
- **Aliases**: トゥーバース (Japanese)  
- **Native Label**: طوباس (Arabic)  
- **Official Name**: طوباس  
- **Administrative Authority**: Palestinian National Authority  
- **Located In**: Tubas Governorate, Jezreel Valley  
- **Adjacent Body of Water**: Jordan River  

## FAQs  
- **What is Tubas' administrative role?**  
  Tubas is the capital of the Tubas Governorate and a Municipality of Palestine type A.  

- **What are Tubas' geographical coordinates and elevation?**  
  The city is located at 32.3222° N, 35.3686° E, with an elevation of 407 meters above sea level.  

- **What time zones does Tubas observe?**  
  It uses UTC+02:00 (Palestine Standard Time) and UTC+03:00 (Palestine Summer Time).  

- **What languages are officially recognized in Tubas?**  
  Arabic is the official language.  

- **What notable geographic features are near Tubas?**  
  The city is situated in the Jezreel Valley and adjacent to the Jordan River.  

## Why It Matters  
Tubas holds significance as a major Palestinian city and administrative hub in the northern West Bank. Its strategic location in the Jezreel Valley and proximity to the Jordan River underscore its historical and geopolitical importance. As the capital of the Tubas Governorate, it serves as a focal point for local governance, economy, and culture under the Palestinian National Authority.  

## Notable For  
- Capital of the Tubas Governorate.  
- Proximity to the Jordan River and Jezreel Valley.  
- Designated as a Municipality of Palestine type A.  
- Unique identifiers: VIAF ID 125813573, Geonames ID 281581.  
- Elevation of 407 meters, distinguishing it from lower-lying West Bank areas.  

## Body  

### Geography & Location  
Tubas is situated at coordinates 32.3222° N, 35.3686° E in the northern West Bank, within the Jezreel Valley. The city spans 295.1 km² and has an elevation of 407 meters above sea level. It is adjacent to the Jordan River, a critical geographic and historical feature.  

### Administration & Governance  
- **Capital City**: Tubas serves as the administrative center of the Tubas Governorate.  
- **Municipal Status**: Classified as a Municipality of Palestine type A.  
- **Authority**: Governed by the Palestinian National Authority.  

### Demographics  
As of 2018, Tubas has a population of 22,000. Arabic is the official language, and the city’s native name, طوباس (Ṭūbās), reflects its Palestinian heritage.  

### Infrastructure & Identifiers  
- **Website**: http://www.tubas.ps/  
- **Postal Codes**: 501–509.  
- **Key Identifiers**:  
  - VIAF ID: 125813573  
  - Geonames ID: 281581  
  - OpenStreetMap Node ID: 332784789  
  - Wolfram Language Entity Code: Entity["City", {"Tubas", "Tubas", "WestBank"}]  

### Time Zones  
Tubas observes two time zones:  
- **UTC+02:00** (Palestine Standard Time).  
- **UTC+03:00** (Palestine Summer Time).  

### Cultural & Geographic Context  
- **Aliases**: Known as トゥーバース in Japanese.  
- **Adjacent Features**: Part of the Jezreel Valley and near the Jordan River.  
- **Maps & Media**: Referenced in detailed maps such as the 2018 OCHA OpT map and CIA remote-sensing imagery.  

### Related Entities & Classifications  
- **Instance Of**: City, Municipality of Palestine type A.  
- **Continental Location**: Asia.  
- **Locator Maps**: Featured in Control status of the West Bank as per the Oslo Accords.  

### Technical & Reference Data  
- **Elevation Source**: Measured at 407 meters.  
- **Library of Congress Authority ID**: no99070405.  
- **Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID**: tubas (former scheme: 0502702).  

### Historical & Institutional Context  
Tubas is documented in academic and institutional databases, including WorldCat Entities ID (E39PBJj8XpMJpPRwvVTYdHxv73) and the National Library of Israel J9U ID (987007584241405171). Its significance is further reflected in its inclusion in the OpenWeatherMap database (ID: 281581) and observation.org location ID (109882).  

### Cartographic & Satellite Imaging  
- **Locator Map**: Control status of the West Bank as per the Oslo Accords.  
- **Satellite View**: Documented in CIA remote-sensing maps (July 2008).  

### Linguistic & Cultural Notes  
- **Native Label**: طوباس (Arabic).  
- **Vocalized Name**: طُوبَاسْ.  
- **Wikipedia Coverage**: Featured in 32 languages, including Arabic, English, and Russian.  

### Governance Roles  
The city is led by the **Mayor of Tubas**, an office integral to its municipal administration.  

### Physical & Environmental Features  
Tubas’ location in the Jezreel Valley and near the Jordan River highlights its integration into broader regional ecosystems and historical trade routes.

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. [Source](http://web.archive.org/web/20230000000000*/http://www.pcbs.gov.ps/Downloads/book2364-1.pdf)
3. GeoNames