Southern District

The Southern District spans 14,185 square kilometers, containing both the Negev desert and Arava valley, with Beersheba functioning as its administrative center.

The district formation occurred in 1953, succeeding previous British Mandate divisions, and has maintained its structure through subsequent decades of Israeli administration.

The district population of 1.3 million includes Jewish communities, Muslim Arabs, and Bedouin groups, each maintaining their traditions across urban and rural settlements.

Transportation networks connect major cities like Ashdod, Eilat, and Beersheba, while regional councils manage services for smaller communities throughout the territory.

The district contains twelve cities, eleven local councils, and fifteen regional councils, making it the largest administrative division in Israel by land area.

Location: Israel

Capital city: Beersheba

Shares border with: Central District

GPS coordinates: 30.66667,34.83333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:49