Beitar Illit, Israeli settlement in Judea and Samaria Area, Israel.
Located at 870 meters above sea level, Beitar Illit extends across 4.3 square kilometers of hilly terrain southwest of Jerusalem.
The settlement started in 1985 when families from the Machon Meir religious institution established the first residential area in this location.
The city contains over one hundred synagogues and ritual baths, serving the daily religious requirements of its ultra-Orthodox Jewish population.
Regular bus services connect Beitar Illit to Jerusalem through Routes 60 and 375, providing transportation for residents and visitors.
The settlement maintains a 63 percent population under age 18, reflecting its position as one of the youngest communities in the region.
Location: Judea and Samaria Area
Inception: 1985
Elevation above the sea: 870 m
Website: http://betar-illit.muni.il/
Website: http://betar-illit.muni.il
GPS coordinates: 31.69778,35.11528
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:56
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