Britannica
Sources used in this answer
Which major Israeli cities are located near the Mediterranean coastal plain?
Created from Britannica articles
using AI.
AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.
Several major cities in Israel are located along the Mediterranean coastal plain, a narrow strip that serves as one of the country's primary geographic regions.1
Prominent cities situated in this area include:
- Tel AvivâYafo: A major economic and cultural center that forms the core of Israel's largest metropolitan area.21
- Haifa: The country's principal port city, situated on the Bay of Haifa.31
- Netanya: A key city located within the Plain of Sharon, a densely settled section of the coastal plain.4
- H̱adera: Another significant city in the Plain of Sharon, which has been a site of modern settlement since the late 19th century.4
- Herzliyya: Also located in the Plain of Sharon.4
- Kefar Sava: Situated within the same coastal region.4
Other notable cities along or near this coastal strip include Ashdod and Ashqelon.4