Jerusalem District, Administrative district in central Israel.
The Jerusalem District encompasses 653 square kilometers of diverse terrain, including the Judean Mountains and urban settlements across central Israel.
The district's current administrative boundaries were established in 1953, replacing previous divisions that existed during the British Mandate period in Palestine.
The district includes multiple localities where Jewish and Arab communities maintain their distinct traditions through educational institutions and community centers.
District residents can access governmental services through the main administrative office in Jerusalem, which processes documentation and permits for the entire region.
The Jerusalem District maintains a specialized court system that handles cases from various municipalities while coordinating with national judicial authorities.
Location: Israel
Capital city: Jerusalem
Shares border with: Judea and Samaria Area, Central District
GPS coordinates: 31.75389,35.03694
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:04
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Dome of the Rock
19 km
Al-Aqsa Mosque
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Gethsemane
19.4 km
Yad Vashem
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Garden Tomb
18.6 km
Well of Souls
19 km
Walls of Jerusalem
18.2 km
Akeldama
18.6 km
Tiferet Yisrael Synagogue
18.6 km
Holy Sepulchre
18.5 km
Tower of David
18.2 km
Golden Gate
19.1 km
Israeli Supreme Court
16.1 km
David's Tomb
18.3 km
Aelia Capitolina
18.5 km
National Library of Israel
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Israel Museum
16 km
Hezekiah's Tunnel
18.9 km
Gath
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Old City of Jerusalem
18.8 km
Church of Mary Magdalene
19.5 km
Damascus Gate
18.6 km
Talpiot Tomb
18.8 km
Mount Herzl
13.8 km
Ketef Hinnom
17.9 km
Ekron
17.7 km
Beit Aghion
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