Qiryat Ono
Encyclopedia
Kiryat Ono is a city in the Tel Aviv District
of Israel
. It is located 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) east of Tel Aviv
, on what is believed to be the site of the biblical Ono Valley (Nehemiah
6:2). At the end of 2007, it had a population of 31,000.
It began to grow during the British era, probably due to its proximity to the military compound now known as Tel Hashomer British Base. A lone tree stands on a hill overlooking the base; this tree has been adopted as the city's spiritual and cultural icon.
The lands surrounding the tree were owned as agricultural land and maintained by Aryeh Konikov. When the lone tree was planted, it seemed unique in its location, and Mr. Konikov nourished it and maintained the land surrounding it for many years.
According to CBS, in 2001 the ethnic makeup of the city was all Jewish and other non-Arabs, without significant Arab
population. Kiryat Ono has grown significantly in recent years. According to CBS, in 2001 there were 11,200 males and 12,000 females. The population of the city was spread out with 28.1% 19 years of age or younger, 15.5% between 20 and 29, 19.0% between 30 and 44, 18.9% from 45 to 59, 4.5% from 60 to 64, and 13.9% 65 years of age or older. The population growth rate in 2001 was 0.8%.
Ono Academic College
, an accredited private college with 8,500 students is located in Kiryat Ono.
with: - Drachten
, the Netherlands
- Dormagen
, Germany
- Offenbach (district)
, Germany
Tel Aviv District
The Tel Aviv District is the smallest and most densely populated of six administrative districts of Israel with a population of 1.2 million residents...
of Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
. It is located 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) east of Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv , officially Tel Aviv-Yafo , is the second most populous city in Israel, with a population of 404,400 on a land area of . The city is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline in west-central Israel. It is the largest and most populous city in the metropolitan area of Gush Dan, with...
, on what is believed to be the site of the biblical Ono Valley (Nehemiah
Nehemiah
Nehemiah ]]," Standard Hebrew Nəḥemya, Tiberian Hebrew Nəḥemyāh) is the central figure of the Book of Nehemiah, which describes his work rebuilding Jerusalem and purifying the Jewish community. He was the son of Hachaliah, Nehemiah ]]," Standard Hebrew Nəḥemya, Tiberian Hebrew Nəḥemyāh) is the...
6:2). At the end of 2007, it had a population of 31,000.
History
A settlement named Kfar Ono was established in 1939. In the 1950s, a ma'abara (transit camp for new immigrants) was established nearby. In 1954, the settlement merged with other communities to form Kiryat Ono. It achieved city status in 1992.It began to grow during the British era, probably due to its proximity to the military compound now known as Tel Hashomer British Base. A lone tree stands on a hill overlooking the base; this tree has been adopted as the city's spiritual and cultural icon.
The lands surrounding the tree were owned as agricultural land and maintained by Aryeh Konikov. When the lone tree was planted, it seemed unique in its location, and Mr. Konikov nourished it and maintained the land surrounding it for many years.
Demographics
Arab
Arab people, also known as Arabs , are a panethnicity primarily living in the Arab world, which is located in Western Asia and North Africa. They are identified as such on one or more of genealogical, linguistic, or cultural grounds, with tribal affiliations, and intra-tribal relationships playing...
population. Kiryat Ono has grown significantly in recent years. According to CBS, in 2001 there were 11,200 males and 12,000 females. The population of the city was spread out with 28.1% 19 years of age or younger, 15.5% between 20 and 29, 19.0% between 30 and 44, 18.9% from 45 to 59, 4.5% from 60 to 64, and 13.9% 65 years of age or older. The population growth rate in 2001 was 0.8%.
Income
According to CBS, as of 2000, in the city there were 9,560 salaried workers and 928 are self-employed. The mean monthly wage in 2000 for a salaried worker in the city is ILS 7,648, a real change of 10.4% over the course of 2000. Salaried males have a mean monthly wage of ILS 9,706 (a real change of 9.1%) versus ILS 5,760 for females (a real change of 12.6%). The mean income for the self-employed is 9,778. There are 378 people who receive unemployment benefits and 395 people who receive an income guarantee.Education
According to CBS, there are 9 schools and 3,915 students in the city. They are spread out as 6 elementary schools and 1,883 elementary school students, and 3 high schools (Shazar junior high, Ben Zvi junior high and Ben Zvi High school) and 2,032 high school students. 60.6% of 12th grade students were entitled to a matriculation certificate in 2001.Ono Academic College
Ono Academic College
Ono Academic College is a college located in Kiryat Ono, Israel. Ono currently is capable of granting B.A., LL.B. and M.B.A. degrees. The college has a program that serves the Ultra-orthodox population by allowing men to attend classes on different days than women...
, an accredited private college with 8,500 students is located in Kiryat Ono.
Twin towns — Sister cities
Kiryat Ono is twinnedTown twinning
Twin towns and sister cities are two of many terms used to describe the cooperative agreements between towns, cities, and even counties in geographically and politically distinct areas to promote cultural and commercial ties.- Terminology :...
with: - Drachten
Drachten
Drachten is a Dutch town, located in the municipality of Smallingerland in the province of Friesland.-Beginnings:Drachten began as a small community on the east side of the Drait River. There, early settlers started draining the land to use it for agriculture...
, the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
- Dormagen
Dormagen
Dormagen is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany in the Rhein-Kreis Neuss.-Geography:Dormagen is situated between Düsseldorf – Cologne – Mönchengladbach on the western bank of the river Rhine.-Division of the town:...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
- Offenbach (district)
Offenbach (district)
Offenbach is a Kreis in the south of Hesse, Germany and is part of the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main Metropolitan Region. Neighbourhood districts are Main-Kinzig, Aschaffenburg, Darmstadt-Dieburg, Groß-Gerau and the cities of Darmstadt, Frankfurt and Offenbach.-History:The district Offenbach was first...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...