Cities With A Declining Population
The population of six cities was lower in 2005 than in 2000. They are sorted by approximate decline percentage:
| Name | 2000 estimate | 2005 estimate | Decline | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bat Yam | 137,000 | 129,700 | 7,300 | 5.3% |
| Kiryat Yam | 39,300 | 37,600 | 1,700 | 4.3% |
| Arad | 24,000 | 23,300 | 700 | 2.9% |
| Nazareth Illit | 44,400 | 43,700 | 700 | 1.5% |
| Haifa | 270,500 | 267,000 | 3,500 | 1.2% |
| Dimona | 33,900 | 33,500 | 400 | 1.1% |
Read more about this topic: Cities In Israel
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—John Ruskin (1819–1900)
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—Charles Baudelaire (1821–1867)
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