Kiryat Gat

Kiryat Gat is an industrial city in southern Israel located between Tel Aviv and Beersheba, featuring residential neighborhoods and large manufacturing plants. The city is shaped by functional design and working infrastructure that supports the daily lives of thousands of people.

The city was founded in 1954 to develop the region and welcome families from Morocco who were seeking a new home. Over the decades it grew quickly and became an important center for industry and economy.

The city attracted residents from different parts of the world who brought their own languages, traditions, and food cultures that still shape daily life. This diversity appears in the neighborhoods, where different communities live alongside each other and celebrate their heritage.

Visitors reach the city easily via Highways 40 and 6, which are major roads with clear signage. The railway station connects the city to other locations and makes day trips straightforward.

A large semiconductor plant in the city produces computer chips for the world and employs many workers from the region. This facility is one of the reasons the city is an important economic center today.

Location: Ashkelon Subdistrict

Inception: 1954

Elevation above the sea: 125 m

Website: http://qiryat-gat.muni.il

GPS coordinates: 31.60940,34.77120

Latest update: December 20, 2025 03:04