Nesher
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Nesher is a city in the Haifa District of Israel, originally established in 1923 as a workers' town for the Nesher Cement factory. The city expanded significantly after 1948, incorporating neighborhoods built over the former Palestinian village of Balad al-Sheikh. It is known for its high-performing education system and strong academic achievements.
Statistics
Area
12.09 km²
Population
22,896