Karmiel
Karmiel (Hebrew: כַּרְמִיאֵל) is a city in northern Israel. Established in 1964 as a development town, Karmiel is located in the Beit HaKerem Valley which divides upper and lower Galilee. The city is located south of the Acre–Safed road, 32 kilometres (20 miles) from Safed and 20 km (12 miles) from Ma'alot-Tarshiha and 20 km (12 mi) from Acre. In 2022 Karmiel had a population of 47,317.
Karmiel
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City (from 1986) | |
| Hebrew transcription(s) | |
| • ISO 259 | Karmiˀel |
| • Translit. | Karmi'el |
| • Also spelled | Carmiel (unofficial) |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Karmiel Karmiel | |
| Coordinates: 32°54′49″N 35°17′46″E | |
| Country | Israel |
| District | Northern |
| Founded | 1964 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Moshe Kuninski |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19,188 dunams (19.188 km2 or 7.409 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 47,317 |
| • Density | 2,500/km2 (6,400/sq mi) |
| Name meaning | God's vineyards |
| Website | https://www.karmiel.muni.il/ |
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