🔴 Outside business hours Business hours in West Jerusalem:
Mon–Fri, 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

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Geographical & Cultural Overview

West Jerusalem, a significant locality within Israel, offers a unique geographical and cultural profile. This city, known internationally by its standardized name West Jerusalem, serves as a key point of interest in its region.

Location & Topography

Positioned at latitude 31.78199 and longitude 35.21961, the city's precise coordinates place it distinctly on the world map. Its digital elevation model indicates an average altitude of 796 meters, shaping the area's physical character.

Demographics & Significance

As a community of approximately 400,000 people, West Jerusalem holds a specific demographic weight within its administrative area. Its official designation as a PPLX underscores its importance in the regional hierarchy.

Administrative Structure

Administratively, the city falls under the primary jurisdiction of 06. It is further organized within the subdivision, which helps to define its local governance and services.

Historical & Linguistic Heritage

The rich history of the region is reflected in the variety of names used for the city over time. In addition to its primary name, it is also recognized as Jerusalem West, Vaestra Jerusalem, Vest-Jerusalem, each name offering a glimpse into its linguistic and cultural heritage.

Time Zone & Scheduling

All local activities, scheduling, and daily life in West Jerusalem are synchronized to the Asia/Jerusalem timezone, ensuring its alignment with the broader regional and international time standards.

Other names this city is known as.

Jerusalem West
Vaestra Jerusalem
Vest-Jerusalem
Vestjerusalem
Västra Jerusalem
West Jerusalem
Westjerusalem
Zapadnyj Ierusalim
Западный Иерусалим
מערב ירושלים