Shoham
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Local council in Israel
Shoham is a town in the Central District of Israel. The name relates to one of the 12 stones on the Hoshen, the sacred breastplate worn by a Jewish high priest, similar to other nearby towns: Nofekh, Bareket, Leshem and Ahlama. As of 2024, Shoham had a population of 23,592. Its jurisdiction is 5,889 dunams (~5.9 km2).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 20,403
- Coordinates
- 31.999, 34.946
- Timezone
- Asia/Jerusalem
- Elevation
- 86 m
Overview of Shoham
Part of Israel, Shoham is a small town. Some 20,403 inhabitants call it home. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Expect adventure, nature and nightlife to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Shoham
Adventure in Shoham
(2)The adventure shortlist for Shoham: Parachute and Skydiving. Everything listed here comes from what Shoham is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nature in Shoham
(1)For nature, expect Caves. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Shoham.
Nightlife in Shoham
(1)Shoham's nightlife entries include Events. Everything listed here comes from what Shoham is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Shoham
Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Access Shoham 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 Shoham that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shoham known for?
- Shoham is mainly a destination for adventure, nature and nightlife, set in Israel with around 20,403 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Shoham?
- You can plan around Parachute, Skydiving, Caves and Events in Shoham. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Shoham?
- Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Shoham located?
- Administratively, Shoham sits in Israel — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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