Central District
The majority of the Arab population lives along or near the Green Line which separates Israel from the West Bank in an area known as The Triangle. The largest city is Tayibe with a population of approximately 33,000. In addition, there are approximately 25,000 Arabs inhabitants in the Jaffa area of Tel Aviv-Yafo, comprising 6.8% of the city's total population.
- Jaljulia: 8,300 (2009)
- Kafr Bara: 2,800 (2009)
- Kafr Qasim: 19,100 (2009)
- Qalansawe: 18,900 (2009)
- Tayibe: 35,800 (2009)
- Tira: 22,100 (2009)
- Zemer: 5,300 (2007)
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