Dimona is a notable city of Israeli and located in the Negev desert, 30 kilometres (19 mi) to the south-east of Beersheba the Capital of the Negev and 35 kilometres (22 mi) west of the Dead Sea above the Arava valley in the Southern District of Israel. The Shimon Peres Negev Nuclear Research Center, colloquially known as the Dimona Reactor, is located 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) southeast of the city.
Where is Dimona Located
Its Lat long coordinates are 31°4′N 35°2′E, as per the census of year 2024 its population was 39,590. Total are of this city is 29,877 dunams (29.877 km2; 11.536 sq mi) while population density is 1,325/km2 (3,432/sq mi)
Important Facts about Dimona
| Name | Dimona |
|---|---|
| Country | Israeli |
| State/County/District | Southern |
| Came in existence | 1955 |
| Previous name/Other Name if any | mini-India |
| Area in KM | 29.877 sq km |
| Area in miles | 11.536 sq mi |
| Population | 39,590 (2024) |
| Population Density | 1,325/km2 (3,432/sq mi) |
| Lat Long | 31°4′N 35°2′E |
| Name of Monuments | NA |
| Places to Visit | NA |
| Time Zone | UTC +2 & UTC +3 |
| STD Code | +972 8′ |
| Zip Code Start | NA |
| Languages | Hebrew, English, Arabic, Russian and Amharic |
| Transportation | Buses, Taxis, Trains |
| River(s) | NA |
| Lakes | NA |
| Mountains | NA |
| Airports/Nearest Airports | Ramon Airport (Closest) and Ben Gurion Airport (Main International) |
