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Jerusalem, Jerusalem

Israel

Regional capital31.7690° N, 35.2163° E

Jerusalem is a regional capital located in Jerusalem, Israel. The recorded population is 971,800.

Population971,800
ProvinceJerusalem
Coordinates31.7690° N, 35.2163° E
CountryIsrael
Rank in Israel#1 of 1,844

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Nearest Airports

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Mishmar Ayalon Highway Strip H

IL-0002Local

28.3 km away

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Naan Airstrip

IL-0006Local

33.8 km away

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Ash-Shunah al-Janubiyah Airport

JO-0016Local

34 km away

About Jerusalem

You can find Jerusalem at 31.77° N, 35.22° E, in the Northern Hemisphere. It is classified under Jerusalem, Israel.

Ranked #1 in Israel by population, Jerusalem has 971,800 residents out of 1,844 registered localities.

Cities in Jerusalem

The Jerusalem region of Israel is home to Jerusalem and other cities such as West Jerusalem, Bet Shemesh, Modiin Ilit. Jerusalem has 971,800 inhabitants, and its nearest airport is IL-0002.

West Jerusalem400,000Bet Shemesh124,957Modiin Ilit76,374Qiryat HaYovel25,000Mevasseret Tsiyyon24,052Giv`at H̱ananya15,500Abū Ghaush7,698Qiryat Ye‘arim6,128Tsur Hadassa4,700Naẖal Teqoa‘3,882

Nearby Cities

Jerusalem is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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MamillaPopulated place
0.3 km
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Ge’ullimNeighborhood
0.3 km
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QomemiyyutNeighborhood
0.5 km
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German ColonyNeighborhood
0.8 km
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GonenNeighborhood
1.4 km
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West JerusalemNeighborhood · 400,000 inhab.
1.5 km
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Neve Sha’ananNeighborhood
1.5 km
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Giv‘at MordekhayNeighborhood
1.6 km
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Ir DavidPopulated place
1.6 km
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Dayr Abū ŢūrNeighborhood
1.6 km
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Al MuşrārahNeighborhood
1.6 km
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Ma‘alot DafnaCity
1.6 km
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Giv`at H̱ananyaNeighborhood · 15,500 inhab.
1.6 km
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patriarchat of JerusalemPopulated place
1.6 km
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Ath ThawrīCity
1.7 km
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Meqor H̱ayyimNeighborhood
1.8 km
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Old CityNeighborhood · 36,000 inhab.
1.9 km
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TalpiyyotCity
2.1 km
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SilwānNeighborhood
2.1 km
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Giv‘at RamNeighborhood
2.2 km

Universities in Jerusalem

Jerusalem is home to 9 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Al-Quds University1977——
Center for Jewish Art1979——
Dar al-Kalima University2006——
Hebrew University of Jerusalem1918——
Ibrahimieh College1931——
Lander Institute2004——
Palestine Ahliya University2007——
Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies1984——
St. George's College, Jerusalem1920——
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Largest cities in Israel

#1 Jerusalem971,800#2 Tel Aviv432,892#3 West Jerusalem400,000#4 Haifa285,316#5 Rishon LeTsiyyon258,535
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Jerusalem?

Jerusalem has a population of 971,800. It ranks #1 in Israel by population.

What province or state is Jerusalem in?

Jerusalem is located in Jerusalem, Israel.

Where is Jerusalem located?

Jerusalem is located at coordinates 31.77° N, 35.22° E in Jerusalem, Israel.

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