Jabel Mukaber

Jabel Mukaber (Arabic: جبل مكبر, Hebrew: ג'בל מוכאבר) is a predominantly Palestinian neighborhood in southern East Jerusalem. It is bordered by East Talpiot to the west, Abu Tor and Silwan to the north and Sur Baher to the south. Jabel Mukaber has a population of approximately 30,000 (2017).

Jabel Mukaber
Municipality type B
Arabic transcription(s)
  Arabicجبل مكبر
  LatinJabal Mukaber
Jabel Muqaber
Jabal Mukkaber (unofficial)
Hebrew transcription(s)
  Hebrewג'בל מוכאבר
Jabel Mukaber with the Dome of the Rock seen in the background.
Jabel Mukaber
Location of Jabel Mukaber within Palestine
Jabel Mukaber
Jabel Mukaber (the West Bank)
Coordinates: 31°45′17″N 35°14′28″E
StateState of Palestine
GovernorateJerusalem
Occupying stateIsrael
Israeli districtJerusalem District
Government
  TypeMunicipality
Population
  Total16,030
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