Omer, Israel
Omer
עומר | |
|---|---|
| Hebrew transcription(s) | |
| • ISO 259 | ʕomr |
Omer Omer | |
| Coordinates: 31°15′51″N 34°50′49″E / 31.26417°N 34.84694°E | |
| Country | Israel |
| District | Southern |
| Sub-district | Beersheba |
| Founded | 1949 |
| Government | |
| • Head of Municipality | Pini Badash |
| Area | |
• Total | 20.1 km2 (7.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 8,226 |
| • Density | 409/km2 (1,060/sq mi) |
| Name meaning | Sheaf |
| Website | www.omer.muni.il |
Omer (Hebrew: עומר, 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 2023 it had a population of 8,226.