Nesher
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This article is about the city. For the fighter aircraft, see IAI Nesher. For the beer, see Nesher Malt.
Nesher (Hebrew: נֶשֶׁר) is a city in the Haifa District of Israel. In 2022 it had a population of 23,761.[1] It was founded in 1923 as a workers town for the Nesher Cement factory, the first cement factory in the country.
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Nesher
נֶשֶׁר | |
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Hebrew transcription(s) | |
• ISO 259 | Nešr |
Coordinates: 32°46′16″N 35°02′22″E | |
Country | Israel |
District | Haifa |
Founded | 1923 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Roy Levi |
Area | |
• Total | 12,090 dunams (12.09 km2 or 4.67 sq mi) |
Population (2022)[1] | |
• Total | 23,761 |
• Density | 2,000/km2 (5,100/sq mi) |
Name meaning | "Vulture" |
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