Rishon LeZion
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Rishon LeZion, meaning "First to Zion", is a city south of Tel Aviv, Israel. Founded in 1882 by Jewish immigrants from the Russian Empire, it was the first settlement of the New Yishuv. The city's name originates from a verse in the Book of Isaiah.
Statistics
Area
59.00 km²
Population
259,275