Northern District

The Northern District is an administrative region extending from the Mediterranean coast in the west to the Golan Heights and Sea of Galilee in the east. It comprises five geographically distinct subregions that together contain cities, towns, and settlements spread across a landscape of mountains, valleys, and water bodies.

After Israel's independence, a modern administrative system was introduced in 1953 to replace the former British Mandate structure. The current borders have remained stable since 1957, establishing this area as a key administrative unit.

The area is home to multiple communities with different traditions and ways of life, visible in the architecture, markets, and local customs. You can see throughout the towns and villages how different groups shape their own neighborhoods while sharing the daily rhythm of the region.

The area is organized into multiple administrative units including cities, towns, and councils that together offer various transportation connections and services. When traveling through the region, it helps to know the different subdistricts and their centers to move around easily.

The area contains both Mediterranean coastline and mountain terrain alongside freshwater lakes, offering remarkable environmental variety within a single region. These different zones shape the appearance and activities of residents in very different ways.

Location: Israel

Capital city: Nof HaGalil

Shares border with: Haifa District, Judea and Samaria Area, Quneitra Governorate, Irbid Governorate, Nabatieh Governorate, South Governorate

GPS coordinates: 32.83333,35.33333

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:22