Omer, Israel

Omer
עומר‎‎
Local council (from 1949)
Hebrew transcription(s)
 • ISO 259ʕomr
Omer is located in Northern Negev region of Israel
Omer
Omer
Omer is located in Israel
Omer
Omer
Coordinates: 31°15′51″N 34°50′49″E / 31.26417°N 34.84694°E / 31.26417; 34.84694
Country Israel
DistrictSouthern
Founded1949
Government
 • Head of MunicipalityPini Badash
Area
 • Total20,126 dunams (20.1 km2 or 7.8 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total7,710
 • Density380/km2 (990/sq mi)
Name meaningSheaf

Omer (Hebrew: עֹמֶר, lit. sheaf) is an affluent town in the Southern District of Israel, bordering Beersheba. It is located on Highway 60, between Beersheba and the Shoket Junction. In 2022 it had a population of 7,710.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved March 21, 2024.