The village lies between 145m and 155m above sea level.

The original village lies on the west bank of river.

The village lies close to the N3 national primary road.

A Palestinian village with the same name lies close to the site.

A modern village lies on top of and within the ancient site.

A village of the same name lies within the town's western portion.

The village lies to the west of the A5 trunk road.

The village lies at 700-760 meters above the sea level.

The village itself lies on a hill about 450 m above sea level.

Near the island lies the village that bears the same name.