Jerusalem District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jerusalem District
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| • Hebrew | מחוז ירושלים |
| • Arabic | منطقة اورشليم القدس |
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| Cities | 2 |
| Local Councils | 3 |
| Regional Councils | 1 |
| Capital | Jerusalem |
| Area | |
| • Total | 652 km2 (252 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,083,300 |
| ISO 3166 code | IL-JM |
The Jerusalem District (Hebrew: מחוז ירושלים; Arabic: منطقة اورشليم (القدس)) is one of the main regions in Israel. It is a special area because it includes Jerusalem, which is the capital city of Israel. This district covers about 652 square kilometers (252 square miles) of land.
Around 1,083,300 people live in the Jerusalem District. Most of these people, about 65.6%, are Jewish. The rest, about 32.8%, are Arab. Many of the Arab people in this district are Palestinians. Some of them choose not to become citizens of Israel. About 21% of all Arabs in Israel live in the Jerusalem District. This includes people from both West Jerusalem and East Jerusalem.
People in the Jerusalem District follow different religions. About 28.3% are Muslims, 1.8% are Christians, and 1.4% have other religions or none. The majority of people are Jews.
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Cities and Towns in the Jerusalem District
The Jerusalem District is home to several important cities and towns. These places are grouped into different types of local governments.
Major Cities
Two large cities are found in this district:
- Jerusalem: The capital city of Israel, known for its long history.
- Beit Shemesh: A growing city located west of Jerusalem.
Local Councils
Smaller towns are managed by local councils. These include:
- Abu Ghosh: A village known for its history and food.
- Mevaseret Zion: A suburban town near Jerusalem.
- Kiryat Ye'arim: A small town with historical roots.
Regional Councils
Some areas are part of a regional council, which manages several smaller communities.
- Mateh Yehuda: This council covers many rural communities and villages.
More About Israel's Regions
To learn more about how Israel is divided, you can look at these pages:
Images for kids
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Ramot as seen from Highway 1
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Jerusalén para niños
