Omer, Israel

Omer
  • עֹומֶר, עומר‬‎
Hebrew transcription(s)
 • ISO 259 ʕomr
Omer
Coordinates: 31°15′51.48″N 34°50′48.9″E / 31.2643000°N 34.846917°E / 31.2643000; 34.846917Coordinates: 31°15′51.48″N 34°50′48.9″E / 31.2643000°N 34.846917°E / 31.2643000; 34.846917
District Southern
Government
 • Type Local council (from 1949)
 • Head of Municipality Pini Badash
Area
 • Total 20,126 dunams (20.1 km2 or 7.8 sq mi)
Population (2017)[1]
 • Total 7,613
 • Density 380/km2 (980/sq mi)
Name meaning Sheaf

Omer (Hebrew: עֹמֶר‬) is an upscale town in the Southern District of Israel, bordering Beersheba. It is located on Highway 60, between Beersheba and the Shoket Junction. In 2017 it had a population of 7,613.[1]

History

Omer movie theater and soldiers' club

Omer, originally known as Hevrona, was founded as a kibbutz in 1949. The early residents were demobilized Palmach soldiers. In 1951, it became a cooperative village known as Eilata. In 1953, it was re-established as a communal moshav by immigrants from Hungary and Romania and renamed Omer. The name is based on a verse from the book of Leviticus.[2]

In 1957, residents of the ma'abarot in the vicinity moved to Omer. In 1962, it was renamed Tomer and became a neighborhood of Beersheba. Since 1974, it has been an independent town and suburb of Beersheba.[2]

Pini Badash has served as mayor since 1990. Omer's jurisdiction is 20,126 dunams (~20.1 km²).

Economy

Omer is known for its high socio-economic ranking. It is one of three municipalities to score 10/10, along with Kokhav Yair and Savyon.[3]

Notable residents

References

  1. 1 2 "List of localities, in Alphabetical order" (PDF). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  2. 1 2 HaReuveni, Immanuel (1999). Lexicon of the Land of Israel (in Hebrew). Miskal - Yedioth Ahronoth Books and Chemed Books. p. 769. ISBN 965-448-413-7.
  3. ↑ "Local Authorities in Israel 2005, Publication #1295 - Municipality Profiles - Omer" (PDF) (in Hebrew). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved March 7, 2008.
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