Ramat Gan (Israel)
Facts and figures
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rigin of Link: 1975 London Borough of Barnet - Location: Suburb of Tel Aviv, Israel
- Area: 13,000 dunams
- History: Founded 1921
- Population Size: 150,000
- Age: 32,000 elderly
- Political Make-up: Ramat Gan First 6, Labour 3, Likud 3, Sun 2, Mertz 3, Trufa 2, SAAS 2, Midal 3, Ramat Gan Different 1.
Ramat Gan in detail
In December 1975, Barnet Council agreed to foster a link with Ramat Gan following an approach by the Deputy Mayor of Ramat Gan. The link was confirmed on 9 March 1976. The link between Barnet and Ramat Gan remains strong with regular contact between the two at both council and Friends’ levels.
Ramat Gan, a suburb of Tel Aviv, was formed in 1921, when, during the holiday of Hanukah, the first settlers came to Ramat Gan and established a settlement with small farms, plenty of gardens and green fields.
The name of the town comprises the Hebrew words for "height" and "garden" and reflects the intention to establish a form of garden city.
Although Ramat Gan has now grown into a city of nearly 150,000 inhabitants, it is still known for its gardens. It is one of the biggest and most important cities in Israel and is the home of the Israel diamond exchange.
Its industries include jewellery, electronics and computers, and its population accordingly includes a high proportion of skilled technical and craft workers, as well as cargo construction and transportation sectors.
The area of Ramat Gan is 13,000 Dunams. The population is about 150,000, 32,000 of whom are elderly. Unemployment in Ramat Gan is "very low".
The object of the link is to further cultural, social and educational links between the two towns.
Further information
Friends of Ramat Gancontact:
- Mrs Jean Hoffman, Tel: 020 8440 0609.
