Zikhron Ya'aqov (זִכְרוֹן יַעֲקֹב Ziḫron Yaʻaqov; unofficially also spelled Zichron Yaakov) (meaning Jacob's memorial) is a city in Israel, near Haifa, part of the Haifa District. It was established 1882 on Mount Carmel, South of Haifa, in memory of James Jacob de Rothschild. Attractions include the Aaronson House and Museum, and Rothschild's Tomb. As of late 2005, Zikhron Yaakov's population was 16,100. Montreal skyline at night For alternate meanings see city (disambiguation) A city is an urban area that is differentiated from a town, village, or hamlet by size, population density, importance, or legal status. ... For the Lebanese singer, see Haifa Wehbe. ... Haifa District surrounding the city of Haifa in Israel, is one of six districts and includes the following towns and cities: Baqa al-Gharbiyye באקה אל-גרביה Hadera חדרה Haifa חיפה Nesher נשר Or Aqiva אור עקיבא Qiryat Atta קריית אתא Qiryat Bialik קריית ביאליק Qiryat Motzkin קריית מוצקין Qiryat Yam קריית ים Tirat Karmel טירת הכרמל Umm al-Fahm אום אל-פאחם Zikhron Yaaqov זכרון יעקב See also Districts of Israel...