Southern District

The Southern District is an administrative region in southern Israel with Beersheba serving as its administrative center. The territory encompasses the Negev desert and the Arava valley, creating a diverse landscape across southern portions of the country.

The district was established in 1953 following the end of the British Mandate period. Its structure has remained relatively stable through the decades, serving as the administrative framework for southern Israel.

Jewish communities, Muslim Arabs, and Bedouin groups live across the region, each maintaining their own traditions and customs. You can see these different ways of life reflected in the varied settlements and neighborhoods throughout the territory.

The region is connected by road networks that link major cities like Ashdod and Eilat, making travel between key destinations straightforward. Local and regional councils manage services and facilities across the territory for both larger and smaller communities.

The region contains dramatically different landscapes side by side, with desert areas and fertile valleys existing within the same territory. This geographical contrast shapes how settlements are distributed and how life is organized across the district.