Rishon Le Zion

Über Rishon Le Zion

Einwohner

228.200 in der Stadt
1.176.700 in der Region

Größe

59 km² (23 mi²)

Höhe über NN

70 m

As "First in Zion" implies, Rishon LeZion (or Rashlatz in short) was founded in 1882 by ten Zionist pioneers who acquired 835 acres of land southeast of Tel Aviv and set up a village. In 1898 it had already numbered over 500. The name stems from the biblical verse: "First to Zion are they, and I shall give herald to Jerusalem" in the book of Isaiah. Inexperienced in agricultural methods and plagued by an acute shortage of water, the farmers faced crisis and were assisted by Baron Edmond de Rothschild who contributed money for wells, provided the upkeep of the families, and sent experts to help with their agricultural problems. Though the Baron's participation became controversial among the farmers, Rishon LeZion soon became well-known for its prosperous vineyards, wineries and citrus groves. Rishon LeZion was the site of many "firsts" in modern Israel: First Hebrew school (1886) and kindergarden (1899). In Rishon, the national anthem of Israel, Hatikvah (The Hope), was written and the Flag of Israel created. The city's average density is 3,739 per sq.k. Today Rishon is the country's 4th largest city and the fastest growing city, with a passion for handball and renowned for its symphonic orchestra and wine festival.

Städte in der Metropolregion

Azur, Bat Yam, Beer Yaakov, Bet Dagan, Bnei Brak, Ganei Tikva, Givat Shmu'el, Givatayim, Herzeliya, Holon, Kfar chabad, Kfar Shmaryahu, Kiryat Ono, Lod, Nechalim, Nes Tziona, Or Yehuda, Petah Tikva, Ramat Efal, Ramat Gan, Ramat HaSharon, Ramla, Rehovot, Rishon Le Zion, Savyon, Tel Aviv, Yahud

Anzahl der Gebäude

No.	Current status
333	Alle Gebäude
242	fertiggestellt
50	im Bau
41	geplant

Die höchsten Gebäude

#	Gebäude	Höhe	Jahr
1	Malki Tower	315 ft	2020
2	Asum BaRakafot	315 ft	2020
3	Prashkovsky Rakafot 2	308 ft	2019
4	Prashkovsky Rakafot 1	308 ft	2019
5	Azrieli Rishonim Tower	295 ft	2017

Gebäudetypen

No.	Type
273	Hochhaus
42	Flachbau
13	Wolkenkratzer
2	Stadion
1	Achterbahn
1	Riesenrad
1	Freilichttheater