Herzliya

City in IsraelHerzliya הרצליהCityHebrew transcription(s) • ISO 259Herçliya • Translit.Hertzliya • Also spelledHerzliyya (official)View of Herzliya FlagCoat of armsHerzliyaLocation within Central IsraelShow map of Central IsraelHerzliyaLocation within IsraelShow map of IsraelCoordinates: 32°09′55″N 34°50′45″E / 32.16528°N 34.84583°E / 32.16528; 34.84583Country IsraelDistrict Tel AvivFounded1924Government • TypeMayor–council • BodyMunicipality of Herzliya • MayorYariv FisherArea • Total21,585 dunams (21.585 km2; 8.334 sq mi)Population (2024) • Total110,884 • Density5,137.1/km2 (13,305/sq mi)Ethnicity • Jews and others99.8% • Arabs0.2%Time zoneUTC+2 (IST) • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (IDT)Name meaningNamed for Theodor HerzlWebsitewww.herzliya.muni.il Herzliya (/hɜːrtsˈliːjə/ hurts-LEE-yə; Hebrew: הרצליה, pronounced [heʁts(e)liˈja] / [eʁtseˈlija]) is an affluent city in the central coast of Israel, at the northern part of the Tel Aviv District. It is known for its startup and entrepreneurial culture. In 2024, it had a population of 110,884. Named after Theodor Herzl, the founder of modern Zionism, Herzliya covers an area of 2