Nesher, Industrial city in Haifa District, Israel
Nesher is a city in the Haifa Subdistrict and sits on flat terrain in northern Israel. The community features residential neighborhoods alongside industrial facilities that support local employment.
The city began in 1923 as a workers' settlement built around Israel's first cement factory, established by Russian industrialist Michael Pollack. Early growth was directly tied to cement production, which shaped community development for decades.
The municipal education system serves 4,000 students through six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one comprehensive high school with exceptional academic results.
The city sits about 6 kilometers southeast of Haifa and connects easily by public transportation. Visitors will find a quiet, mostly residential area that works well for walking around.
The land where the city now stands was originally the village of Balad al-Sheikh, which was incorporated into the Tel Hanan neighborhood after 1948. This historical layer remains visible in how the city is organized today.
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