Shefar‘am Population 2026
Shefar‘am has a population of 42,137, making it the #47 biggest city in 🇮🇱 Israel, located in Northern District. Roughly 0.4% of Israel's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Jerusalem, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,137
Rank in Israel
#47
Coordinates
32.81°N, 35.17°E
~137 m elevation · Asia/Jerusalem
Other big cities in Northern District
Cities near Shefar‘am
- Qiryat Ata59,030 people · ~5 km away
- Qiryat Bialik43,955 people · ~8 km away
- Qiryat Motsqin43,303 people · ~9 km away
- Qiryat Yam39,897 people · ~10 km away
- Sakhnīn31,702 people · ~14 km away
- Haifa285,316 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shefar‘am?
Shefar‘am has a population of 42,137 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #47 biggest city in Israel.
What region is Shefar‘am in?
Shefar‘am is located in Northern District, Israel.
Is Shefar‘am the capital of Israel?
No, the capital of Israel is Jerusalem.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.