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.