Rehovot
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Rehovot (Hebrew: רְחוֹבוֹת Reḥōvōt [ʁeχoˈvot] / [ʁeˈχovot]) is a city in the Central District of Israel, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) south of Tel Aviv. In 2022 it had a population of 150,748.[1]
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Rehovot
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Hebrew transcription(s) | |
• ISO 259 | Reḥovot |
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Coordinates: 31°53′49″N 34°49′00″E | |
Country | Israel |
District | Central |
Founded | 1890; 134 years ago (1890) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Matan Dil |
Area | |
• Total | 23,041 dunams (23.041 km2 or 8.896 sq mi) |
Population (2022)[1] | |
• Total | 150,748 |
• Density | 6,500/km2 (17,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (IST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (IDT) |
Name meaning | Broad Places[2] |
Website | www.rehovot.muni.il |
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