Southern District, Israel · Asia
Ofaqim sits on the route: 10 minutes from Tifraẖ, 56km from Ein Avdat.
Ofaqim is a town located in Southern District, Israel. With a population of 34,666, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Ofaqim sits in Israel, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Jerusalem time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ofaqim to your route.
Ofakim (Hebrew: אופקים, lit. 'Horizons') is a city in the Southern District of Israel, 20 kilometers (12.4 mi) west of Beersheba. It achieved municipal status in 1955. It has an area of 10,000 dunams (~3.9 sq mi; 10 km2). In 2024 it had a population of 39,893.
Ofakim was established as a development town in 1955. ForRead more
many years it was a major textile manufacturing center until outsourcing led to the closure of factories. As a result, Ofakim suffered from poverty and unemployment. Since the 2000s, new businesses have opened, improving the economic outlook.
During the October 7 attacks in 2023, Ofakim was attacked by Hamas militants who infiltrated the city and killed 47 residents.
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Ofaqim is located in Southern District, Israel, Asia. The coordinates are 31.3141 latitude, 34.6202 longitude.
Ofaqim has a population of approximately 34,666 people, making it a town in Israel.
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A gorge in the Negev's Zin Valley where three springs feed pools and a waterfall between white chalk walls, with Nabataean and Byzantine monastic caves cut into the cliff. Ibex come down to drink at the pools.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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