Largest Cities in Northern District

Top 59 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities - Northern District

1 Nazareth 83,400
2 Nahariyya 60,000
3 Afula 60,000
4 Acre 48,900
5 Karmi’el 45,300
6 Tiberias 44,200
7 Shefar‘am 41,600
9 Safed 35,700
10 Tamra 34,000
11 Sakhnīn 32,743
12 Migdal Ha‘Emeq 25,675
13 Yoqneam 24,158
14 Maghār 23,624
15 maalot Tarshīhā 23,550
16 Kafr Kannā 22,751
17 Qiryat Shmona 22,600
18 Judeida Makr 21,508
19 Kafr Mandā 20,188
20 Er Reina 19,001
21 Yāfā 18,234
22 Bet She’an 18,200
23 Maale Iron 15,642
24 ‘Ein Māhil 15,000
25 Majd el Kurūm 14,774
26 Iksāl 14,245
27 Kābūl 14,100
28 Abū Sinān 13,694
29 Naḥf 13,558
30 I‘billīn 12,990
31 Beit Jann 12,307
32 Majdal Shams 11,405
33 Deir Ḥannā 10,599
34 Bīr el Maksūr 9,960
35 Bu‘eina 9,812
36 Bu'ayna-Nujaydat 9,812
37 Kfar Yasif 9,587
39 Kisra - Sume'a 9,108
40 Deir el Asad 8,537
41 Bi’na 8,537
42 Zarzir 8,412
43 ‘Ilūṭ 8,356
44 Dabbūrīya 8,305
45 Ramat Yishay 8,070
47 Rama 7,728
48 Sha‘av 7,381
49 Yanuah Jat 6,679
50 Yanuh-Jat 6,679
51 Ḥurfeish 6,581
52 Yirkā 6,465
53 Jūlis 6,465
54 Shlomi 6,172
56 Buqei‘a 6,026
57 ‘Eilabun 5,812
58 Kfar Veradim 5,531
59 Ka‘abiyya 5,504

The largest cities in Northern District represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Nazareth leads with a population of 83,400, followed by Nahariyya and Afula. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 03 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Nazareth's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 03 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 6,679 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 297,600.

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