Haifa

West Asia, Israel
Israel

People from Haifa are called:

Male/General:

Haifan

Pronunciation:

/ˈhaɪfə/

Quick Facts

Population:
285,316 (2024 est.)
Country:
Israel
Region:
West Asia

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Etymology & Origin

Possibly from Hebrew 'yofi' (beauty) or Arabic 'al-Haifa'. The demonym is 'Haifan'.

About Haifa

  • Third-largest city in Israel and major port.
  • Built on slopes of Mount Carmel.
  • Home to Bahá'í World Centre and hanging gardens.
  • Most ethnically mixed city in Israel.
  • Known for coexistence between Jews and Arabs.

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