Givatayim (גבעתיים) is a city in Israel on the central coastal strip. It is located just east of Tel Aviv, and is a part of the metropolis known as Gush Dan in the Tel Aviv District. It has about 55,000 residents. Its name is the Hebrew term for "Two Hills", as the heart of the city is located on two hills.
Because of the heavy burden in the British Mandate, it was decided on uniting all the neighborhoods together, and they were declared a local council in August 1942.
Giv'atayim is currently twinned with Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA and Harbin, People's Republic of China.
Givatayim is a city that always welcomes you in a warm, homely friendly manner - combined with tranquility immersed in greenery and a peaceful atmosphere of culture and quality of life.
Givatayim is representing a rare pearl of environmental and human quality, situated in the very heart of the central metropolis of Israel.
Givatayim is a web of neat streets - ascending, descending and surrounding the two hills in the center, enveloped by flora on all sides, and offering a wealth of education and culture along with modern health and community services.
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