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The name Holon comes from the Hebrew word meaning '(little) sand'.
Holon
Israel
Holon is a city in the Tel Aviv District of Israel, located south of Tel Aviv. Holon is part of the Gush Dan metropolitan area. In 2026, it had a population of 174,600, making it the tenth most populous city in Israel. Holon has the second-largest industrial zone in Israel, after Haifa.
From the “Etymology” section
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Holon is one of only two cities in the world to have a Samaritan community.
Holon
Israel
Holon is a city in the Tel Aviv District of Israel, located south of Tel Aviv. Holon is part of the Gush Dan metropolitan area. In 2026, it had a population of 174,600, making it the tenth most populous city in Israel. Holon has the second-largest industrial zone in Israel, after Haifa.
From the “Culture” section
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The Holon Children's Museum was inaugurated in 2001.
Holon
Israel
Holon is a city in the Tel Aviv District of Israel, located south of Tel Aviv. Holon is part of the Gush Dan metropolitan area. In 2026, it had a population of 174,600, making it the tenth most populous city in Israel. Holon has the second-largest industrial zone in Israel, after Haifa.
From the “Culture” section
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Holon is served by two railway stations: Holon–Wolfson and Holon Junction.
Holon
Israel
Holon is a city in the Tel Aviv District of Israel, located south of Tel Aviv. Holon is part of the Gush Dan metropolitan area. In 2026, it had a population of 174,600, making it the tenth most populous city in Israel. Holon has the second-largest industrial zone in Israel, after Haifa.
From the “Transportation” section
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Hapoel Holon basketball team was the national champion in 2008 and 2022.
Holon
Israel
Holon is a city in the Tel Aviv District of Israel, located south of Tel Aviv. Holon is part of the Gush Dan metropolitan area. In 2026, it had a population of 174,600, making it the tenth most populous city in Israel. Holon has the second-largest industrial zone in Israel, after Haifa.
From the “Sports” section
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