1. Jerusalem – 966,200
Israel’s capital; rich in religious, historical, and cultural significance.
2. Tel Aviv‑Yafo – 474,500
Dynamic Mediterranean city and Israel’s economic and tech center.
3. Haifa – 290,300
Major northern port; known for the Bahá’í World Centre and coastal hills.
4. Rishon LeZion – 260,400
Historic settlement turned populous Tel Aviv suburb.
5. Petah Tikva – 255,400
Industrial and commercial hub east of Tel Aviv.
6. Netanya – 233,100
Coastal city with beaches and growing residential development.
7. Ashdod – 226,800
Southern coastal port city and logistics hub.
8. Bnei Brak – 218,400
Ultra-Orthodox city with one of Israel’s highest population densities.
9. Be’er Sheva – 214,200
“Capital of the Negev” desert region; university and tech center.
10. Holon – 197,900
Family-oriented Tel Aviv suburb with strong industry and parks.
11. Ramat Gan – 172,500
Business district with the diamond exchange and major firms.
12. Ashkelon – 153,100
Coastal city with history dating back to the Philistines; growing tourism.
13. Beit Shemesh – 154,700
Rapidly growing city west of Jerusalem with a diverse population.
14. Rehovot – 150,700
Scientific and agricultural research center in the Central District.
15. Bat Yam – 128,500
Coastal suburb south of Tel Aviv with residential development and beaches.
16. Herzliya – 106,700
Upscale beach city north of Tel Aviv; home to many tech companies.
17. Hadera – 103,000
Coastal city between Haifa and Tel Aviv; light industry and suburbs.
18. Kfar Saba – 101,600
Quiet central city with excellent schools and healthcare facilities.
19. Modi’in‑Maccabim‑Re’ut – 99,200
Modern planned city midway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
20. Lod – 85,400
Historic city and transport hub near Ben Gurion Airport.
21. Ra’anana – 80,000
Green, affluent suburb with a strong Anglo and tech presence.
22. Afula – 59,100
Northern gateway to the Jezreel Valley; agricultural center.
23. Nahariya – 51,200
Charming northern coastal city popular for retirees and beachgoers.
24. Kiryat Ata – 50,700
Residential suburb of Haifa in the Northern District.
25. Ramla – 50,500
Historic mixed Arab–Jewish city with diverse communities.
26. Qiryat Gat – 49,900
Southern city with Intel factories and new residential areas.
27. Acre (Akko) – 49,600
Historic Crusader port city with a well-preserved Old Town.
28. Givatayim – 48,000
Densely populated Tel Aviv suburb popular with young families.
29. Eilat – 45,600
Resort city on the Red Sea; gateway to Jordan and Egypt.
30. Nesher – 41,000
Suburban city near Haifa, originally built around a cement factory.
The above is subject to change.
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