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City Center

מרכז העיר

  • Neighbourhood
  • Beersheba
  • 2,430 residents

Community character — an estimate based on official public data about the area

Mainly secular area
Confidence: mediumonly one detailed source covers this place, or the sources differ somewhat.

In the CBS 2022 census, secular households are the most common group in this area (for a city: in the areas where most residents live). Other groups can be large.

Jews and non-Jews — estimate

  • Jews (estimate)82%
  • Non-Jews (estimate)18%

Share of Israeli residents, foreign nationals not included; “Jews” includes residents the CBS classes as “others”. Non-binding estimate. How is this calculated?

CBS Census 2022: the main household lifestyle in statistical area 624 is Secular · main religion: Jewish

In brief

City Center is a neighbourhood of Beersheba. Community character (an estimate from official data): Mainly secular area. Estimated share of Jews among Israeli residents: 82% (non-Jews: 18%).

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Median age

40

Israel: 30

Average household size

2.0

Israel: 3.0

Aged 0–19

17.8%

Israel: 35.4%

America & Oceania origin

5.1%

Israel: 4.8%

CBS socio-economic cluster (2021)

6 of 10

Cluster of the matching 2011 statistical area (1 = lowest, 10 = highest; area overlap 72%).

Who lives here

CBS Census 2022 · 2,430 residents in the census · every row beside the national average

City CenterNational average

Main religionJewish
Most common household lifestyleSecular
Aged 0–1917.8%
Aged 20–6461.4%
Aged 65+20.8%
Households with children aged 0–510.0%
Average number of children born per woman (so far)1.9Israel: 2.2
Median annual wage of employees₪91,300Israel: ₪104,300
Academic degree (aged 15+)26.3%
Worked in the past year (aged 15+)55.8%
Households owning their home48.7%
Households renting45.7%
Households without a car39.5%

Source: CBS, Population and Housing Census 2022, statistical area 624 (2022 boundaries).

Continent of origin (Jews & others, CBS categories)

Israel (born in Israel, father born in Israel)21.6%
Europe (incl. former USSR)37.3%
America & Oceania5.1%
Africa25.2%
Asia10.8%
46.8%Jews & others born abroad
≈ 11.5%Arrived 2002+ (≈ share of residents)
≈ 8.5%Arrived 2010+ (≈ share of residents)

Most common country of origin here: Israel

CBS “origin” = own country of birth for those born abroad, father's country of birth for those born in Israel. “America & Oceania” is a single CBS category covering North, Central and South America and Oceania. CBS does not publish a France-only share by area.

Sources: CBS Census 2022; Ministry of Aliyah and Integration (data.gov.il).

Jewish life nearby

Counted within 1.0 km of the neighbourhood centre, in a straight line (mikvaot: within 1.5 km).

24Synagogues
2Mikvaot
3Schools
11Kindergartens
1Yeshivot & kollelim (OSM)
0Ulpanim for olim

Schools by stream 3

State 2State-religious 1

Kindergartens by stream 11

State 9State-religious 2

Also: Daycare (ages 0–3): 8 · Kosher eateries tagged in OSM: 1 · Community centres (OSM): 0

Sources: Ministry of Education (institutions, Oct 2026), Ministry of Religious Services (mikvaot, Aug 2026), Be'er Sheva municipality (synagogues), © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). OSM coverage of synagogues and their nusach is incomplete.

Everyday places

How many are within 1.0 km, and the nearest of each kind

Health

  • Health fund clinics (kupot holim)Nearest: Kupat Holim Clalit, 1.7 km0
  • HospitalsNearest: Hospital, 310 m2
  • Other clinicsNearest: Steiner, 160 m1
  • PharmaciesNearest: Good pharm, 400 m1

Leisure and sport

  • Public gardens and parksNearest: Public garden, 150 m46
  • PlaygroundsNearest: Playground, 390 m5
  • Sports centres and poolsNearest: Beauty Center, 200 m4
  • Attractions and nature sitesNearest: McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II, 4.2 km0

Culture and study

  • Theatres, cinemas, museums and librariesNearest: Heihal HaTarbut Cultural Hall, 370 m6
  • Universities and collegesNearest: David Tuviyahu Campus- Delegation of Ben Gurion, 240 m4

Shopping

  • Malls and marketsNearest: Canyon Kiryat HaMemshala, 30 m5
  • SupermarketsNearest: Shufersal Deal, 170 m6

Errands and transport

  • Government and city officesNearest: Government Building, 40 m5
  • Post officesNearest: Post office, 370 m2
  • BanksNearest: Discount Bank, 160 m3
  • Train and light rail stationsNearest: Be'er Sheva Merkaz, 320 m1

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Volunteers map these places, so coverage varies from place to place and some may be missing or out of date.

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Questions and answers

How many people live in City Center?

City Center: 2,430 residents

What is the community like in City Center?

Community character (an estimate from official data): Mainly secular area. Estimated share of Jews among Israeli residents: 82% (non-Jews: 18%).

What is within 1.0 km of City Center?

Synagogues: 24 · Schools: 3 · Kindergartens: 11 · Mikvaot: 2 · Health fund clinics (kupot holim): 0 · Pharmacies: 1 · Supermarkets: 6 · Public gardens and parks: 46 · Playgrounds: 5 · Sports centres and pools: 4 · Theatres, cinemas, museums and libraries: 6 · Train and light rail stations: 1.

Where do these figures come from?

Sources: official public data — CBS Census 2022 and socio-economic index 2021, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Religious Services, Ministry of Aliyah and Integration — and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Non-binding estimate. General orientation only, from public third-party data that may be inaccurate, incomplete or outdated. Not professional, legal, real-estate, financial or immigration advice. Aggregate statistics describe areas, not individuals. Verify independently before any decision; the site operators accept no responsibility or liability.

Sources: official public data — CBS Census 2022 and socio-economic index 2021, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Religious Services, Ministry of Aliyah and Integration — and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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