Shoham

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Shoham
שוהם
Country Israel
District Center
Founded
Area
 - Total 13.5 km² (5.2 sq mi)
Population (2005)
 - Total 18,200
Time zone IST (UTC+2)
 - Summer (DST) IDT (UTC+3)
Website: (Hebrew) Official website

Shoham (Hebrew: שהם, meaning onyx) is a town (local council) in the Center District of Israel.

According to the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Shoham's population in the end of 2005 was 18,200. Its jurisdiction is 13,500 dunams (13.5 km²).

Shoham's current Head of Council is Gil Livne.

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