Binyamina

Binyamina ( Hebrew בנימינה, also Binyamina ) is a city in the Haifa District in the northwest of Israel, which is close to the Mediterranean Sea, south of Haifa and north of Netanya. Established in 1922, Binyamina was named after Baron Edmond (Benjamin) James de Rothschild. In 2003, the city has partnered with the local association Giv'at Ada Binyamina - Giv'at Ada.

The archaeological site of Caesarea is located in the west of the city. 2004 Binyamina had about 8400 inhabitants. The city is known for the production of honey and wine. It is the birthplace of Ehud Olmert.

Sons and daughters of the town

  • Ehud Olmert, Israeli politician and Prime Minister
  • Ehud Manor, late Israeli poet

Twinning

The town of Binyamina maintains partnership relations with

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