Jerusalem District
Towns in the Jerusalem area
The Jerusalem District has 68 towns and villages with 1,374,924 residents (September 2026), 14% of Israel's population: 2 cities, 41 moshavim and 8 kibbutzim. The largest is Jerusalem.
- Residents
- 1,374,924
- 14% of Israel
- Average home
- ₪2,749,000
- 35% pricier than average
- Average monthly wage
- ₪11,833
- 22% lower than average
- Crime cases per 1,000
- 26.4
- 22% less than average
Cities, moshavim and kibbutzim in the Jerusalem area
92% of residents live in 2 cities, only 3% of the places.
Share of residentsShare of places
- Cities2 places92%3%
- Local councils4 places4%6%
- Moshavim41 places3%60%
- Kibbutzim8 places<1%12%
- Villages6 places<1%9%
- Other villages and institutions5 places<1%7%
- Community settlements2 places<1%3%
0%50%100%
Superlatives in the Jerusalem area
- ₪3,092,700
- ₪2,310,200
- ₪19,715 a month
- 9.5 cases per 1,000
- 824 m above sea level
Cities in the Jerusalem District
All towns and villages in the Jerusalem District
68 places by subdistrict, with a type filter and name search
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All towns and villages in the Jerusalem District
68 places by subdistrict, with a type filter and name search
Jerusalem subdistrict68 places · 1,374,924 residents
- Abu Ghosh
- Aderet
- Agur
- Aminadav
- Avi'ezer
- Bar Giyora
- Beit Me'ir
- Beit Nekofa
- Beit Shemesh
- Beit Zayit
- Bekoa
- Deir Rafat
- Ein Naqquba
- Ein Rafa
- Eshta'ol
- Etanim
- Even Sapir
- Gefen
- Givat Ye'arim
- Givat Yesha'yahu
- Givot Eden
- Gizo
- Har'el
- Jerusalem
- Kesalon
- Kfar Uriya
- Kfar Zoharim
- Kiryat Anavim
- Kiryat Ye'arim
- Kiryat Ye'arim (Institute)
- Luzit
- Ma'ale HaHamisha
- Mahseya
- Mata
- Mesilat Zion
- Mevaseret Zion
- Mevo Betar
- Moza Ilit
- Naham
- Nahshon
- Nataf
- Nehusha
- Nes Harim
- Netiv HaLamed-He
- Neve Ilan
- Neve Mikha'el
- Newe Shalom
- Ora
- Ramat Rahel
- Ramat Razi'el
- Sarigim (Li-On)
- Sedot Mikha
- Sho'eva
- Shoresh
- Ta'oz
- Tal Shahar
- Tarum
- Tirosh
- Tzur Hadassah
- Yad HaShemona
- Yedida
- Yish'i
- Zafririm
- Zanoah
- Zekharya
- Zelafon
- Zor'a
- Zova
FAQ
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How many towns are there in the Jerusalem area?
The Jerusalem District has 68 populated places: 2 cities, 41 moshavim and 8 kibbutzim and others, according to the CBS localities file.
What is the largest town in the Jerusalem area?
Jerusalem, with 1,075,201 residents. Next come Beit Shemesh.
Where is the cheapest place to buy an apartment in the Jerusalem area?
Beit Shemesh: an average apartment costs ₪2,310,200. The most expensive is Tzur Hadassah (₪3,092,700).
How many kibbutzim and moshavim are there in the Jerusalem area?
8 kibbutzim and 41 moshavim.
Other districts
Data sources
Sources: the CBS localities file and population estimates, Nadlan deal reports, National Insurance, the Israel Police and the Tax Authority. Averages are weighted by population. Updated November 2026.