Israel › Netanya or Ashdod? A comparison for aliyah
Netanya or Ashdod? A comparison for aliyah
Netanya and Ashdod side by side: residents, community character, synagogues, schools, health fund clinics, parks, shopping and trains, from official public data.
Side by side
| Netanya | Ashdod | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents | 233,485 | 229,173 |
| Community character | Mainly secular area | Mixed religious-traditional |
| Jews (estimate) | >99% | >99% |
| Synagogues | 64 | 28 |
| Schools | 99 | 152 |
| Kindergartens | 439 | 500 |
| Mikvaot | 1 | 1 |
| Health fund clinics (kupot holim) | 18 | 16 |
| Hospitals | 2 | 1 |
| Pharmacies | 22 | 4 |
| Supermarkets | 46 | 15 |
| Malls and markets | 11 | 12 |
| Public gardens and parks | 184 | 220 |
| Playgrounds | 45 | 67 |
| Sports centres and pools | 50 | 9 |
| Theatres, cinemas, museums and libraries | 10 | 12 |
| Universities and colleges | 4 | 3 |
| Train and light rail stations | 2 | 1 |
Sources: CBS (residents, Census 2022), Ministry of Education, Ministry of Religious Services, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Estimates from public data, not advice.
Popular comparisons
Non-binding estimate. General orientation only, from public third-party data that may be inaccurate, incomplete or outdated. Not professional, legal, real-estate, financial or immigration advice. Aggregate statistics describe areas, not individuals. Verify independently before any decision; the site operators accept no responsibility or liability.
Sources: official public data — CBS Census 2022 and socio-economic index 2021, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Religious Services, Ministry of Aliyah and Integration — and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).