Dimona
IsraelIL
City in Israel
Dimona is an Israeli city in the Negev desert, 30 kilometres (19 mi) to the south-east of Beersheba and 35 kilometres (22 mi) west of the Dead Sea above the Arava valley in the Southern District of Israel. In 2024 its population was 39,590. The Shimon Peres Negev Nuclear Research Center, colloquially known as the Dimona Reactor, is located 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) southeast of the city.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 34,135
- Coordinates
- 31.071, 35.033
- Timezone
- Asia/Jerusalem
- Elevation
- 580 m
Overview of Dimona
Dimona is a small town in Israel. With 34,135 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. It sits at about 580 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Travel interests covered here include culture, nature and adventure. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Dimona
Culture in Dimona
(6)Dimona records Ancient Ruins, Cathedrals, Monuments, Religious Sites and Statues under culture. It is a direct read of Dimona's activity profile. That is 6 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nature in Dimona
(4)For nature, expect Countryside, Desert, National Parks and Nature Reserves. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Dimona.
Adventure in Dimona
(2)Adventure lovers get Amusement Parks and Theme Parks. Everything listed here comes from what Dimona is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Wellness in Dimona
(1)Looking for wellness? Dimona has Ranches. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Dimona.
Best time to visit Dimona
Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Access Dimona through a larger town in Israel; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Asia/Jerusalem.
Similar destinations
Places near Dimona that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dimona known for?
- Dimona is mainly a destination for culture, nature and adventure, set in Israel with around 34,135 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Dimona?
- You can plan around Ancient Ruins, Cathedrals, Monuments, Religious Sites and Statues in Dimona. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Dimona?
- Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
- Where is Dimona located?
- Administratively, Dimona sits in Israel — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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