Acre, Israel
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Acre (Hebrew: עַכּוֹ, Akko; Arabic: عكّا, ʻAkkā),[2] is a ceety in the Wastren Galilee region o northren Israel at the northren extremity o Haifa Bay. Acre is ane o the auldest continuously inhabitit steids in the kintra. Historically, it wis a strategic coastal link tae the Levant. Acre is the holiest ceety o the Bahá'í Faith.[3] In 2009, the population wis 46,300.[4] Acre is a mixed ceety, 72 percent Jewish an 28 percent Arab.
Quick Facts Acre, Hebrew transcription(s) ...
Acre
| |
---|---|
Hebrew transcription(s) | |
• ISO 259 | ʕakko |
Coordinates: 32°55′40″N 35°04′54″E | |
Destrict | Northren |
Govrenment | |
• Teep | Ceety |
• Mayor | Shimon Lankri |
Area | |
• Total | 13.533 km2 (5.225 sq mi) |
Population (2015)[1] | |
• Total | 47,675 |
• Density | 3,500/km2 (9,100/sq mi) |
Close