Largest Cities in Northern District

Top 60 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Northern District

1 Nazareth 77,445

2 Nahariyya 58,096

3 Acre 51,420

4 Karmi’el 46,252

5 Afula 44,930

6 Tiberias 44,779

7 Naẕerat ‘Illit 43,556

8 Shefar‘am 42,137

9 Safed 36,094

10 Sakhnīn 31,702

11 Tamra 25,917

12 Migdal Ha‘Emeq 25,675

13 Yoqne‘am ‘Illit 23,796

14 Maghār 22,957

15 Kafr Kannā 22,751

16 Qiryat Shmona 22,512

17 maalot Tarshīhā 21,836

18 Judeida Makr 21,163

19 Kafr Mandā 20,188

20 Yāfā 18,905

21 Yirkā 17,171

22 Bet She’an 16,800

23 Er Reina 15,621

24 Majd el Kurūm 15,455

25 Maale Iron 14,833

26 Iksāl 14,784

27 Abū Sinān 14,099

28 Kābūl 14,095

29 ‘Ein Māhil 13,335

30 I‘billīn 13,305

31 Naḥf 13,113

32 Deir el Asad 12,514

33 Beit Jann 12,001

34 Majdal Shams 11,180

35 Deir Ḥannā 10,339

36 Kfar Yasif 10,133

37 Bu'ayna-Nujaydat 9,645

38 H̱atsor HaGelilit 9,272

39 Kisra - Sume'a 8,818

40 Bi’na 8,381

41 ‘Ilūṭ 8,356

42 Dabbūrīya 8,305

43 Zarzir 7,942

44 Basmat Ṭab‘ūn 7,916

45 Bu‘eina 7,900

46 Ramat Yishay 7,785

47 Rama 7,728

48 Bīr el Maksūr 7,106

49 Sha‘av 6,941

50 Tūbā Zangarīya 6,776

51 Yanuah Jat 6,679

52 Yanuh-Jat 6,614

53 Shlomi 6,511

54 Jūlis 6,465

55 Ḥurfeish 6,410

56 Shibli–Umm al-Ghanam 5,995

57 Buqei‘a 5,893

58 ‘Eilabun 5,752

59 Ka‘abiyya 5,504

60 Kfar Veradim 5,486

The largest cities in Northern District represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Nazareth leads with a population of 77,445, followed by Nahariyya and Acre. 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 6,776 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 278,143.

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