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Which neighbourhoods are among the poorer areas of southern Tel Aviv?

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Tel Aviv–Yafo Beach and high-rise buildings in Tel Aviv–Yafo, Israel.

In Tel Aviv–Yafo, the social geography is defined by a north-south divide, with the poorest neighbourhoods largely concentrated in the southern part of the city. Among these impoverished areas are:1

Ha-Tiqwa (Hatikva): A neighbourhood primarily inhabited by Jews who originated from Arabic-speaking countries.1
Kefar Shalem: Formerly the Palestinian village of Salamah, this area is also considered one of the more impoverished neighbourhoods.1
Inner South: Parts of this area have developed into enclaves primarily housing poor foreign workers.1
Yafo: The poor Arab community is concentrated in parts of this area.1

While these areas are characterized by lower socioeconomic status, it is important to note that some parts of southern Tel Aviv have undergone gentrification.1