Welcome to the Bethlehem Municipality website

Bethlehem, a Palestinian city, and the center of the Bethlehem Governorate. It is located in the West Bank in Palestine, 10 km south of Jerusalem. Its population is 31,000 people and it is considered a center of culture and tourism In Palestine, the city has great importance to Christians because it is the birthplace of Jesus Christ. Bethlehem includes many churches, the most important of which is the Church of the Nativity, which is registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Media and press

Latest news and announcements

More than 150 years of giving and serving the citizen

The Bethlehem Municipality oversees the administration of the city of Bethlehem, which is one of the oldest municipalities in Palestine. It was established in 1872, and the current elected municipal council took office in January 2024 and consists of 15 members, headed by lawyer Anton Salman.

Partnerships worldwide

Bethlehem's twinned cities

Bethlehem shares twinning and friendship ties with cities around the world, supporting cultural exchange and municipal cooperation.

Twinned cities
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Countries
29
Continents
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Would your city like to twin with Bethlehem?

Bethlehem Municipality welcomes new partnerships for cultural and development cooperation with cities around the world.

Council Members

Municipal Council 2026-2030

Photo gallery

Scenes from Bethlehem