Tel Aviv

Name: Tel Aviv
Address: West Asia, Israel

West Asia, Israel

Israel

People from Tel Aviv are called:

Male/General:

Tel Avivian

Pronunciation:

/ˌtɛl əˈviːv/

Quick Facts

Population:: 467,875 (city), 4,343,000 (metro, 2024 est.)
Country:: Israel
Region:: West Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Hebrew, meaning 'Spring Hill'. The demonym is 'Tel Avivian' or 'Tel Avivi'.

About Tel Aviv

Second-most populous city in Israel and economic center.
Known as 'the city that never stops'.
Hub for technology startups and innovation.
Famous for beaches, nightlife, and Bauhaus architecture.
Cultural and financial capital with Mediterranean vibe.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Jerusalem

55 km east

People are called:

Jerusalemite

Haifa

95 km north

People are called:

Haifan

Cairo

400 km southwest

People are called:

Cairene

Quick Facts

Population:: 467,875 (city), 4,343,000 (metro, 2024 est.)
Country:: Israel
Region:: West Asia

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