Beersheba metropolitan area
The Metropolitan area of Beersheba is a metropolitan area including areas from both the Beersheba and the Southern Districts of Israel. The area is closely linked to the city of Beersheba through social, economic, and cultural ties. The metropolitan area of Beersheba is located in the Negev desert. The Beersheba metropolitan area is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the country, with an estimated population of over 377,100.Metropolitan rings
divides the Beersheba metropolitan area into two areas:
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Transit
Rail service connects the Beersheba metropolitan area with Ashkelon, Tel Aviv and Haifa. Bus service connects to Eilat, Ashkelon, Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Jerusalem.Major highways
The major highways in the Beersheba metropolitan area include Area are:
- Highway 40
- Highway 25
- Highway 31
- Highway 60
- Highway 80
