Ganei Tikva גַּנֵּי תִּקְוָה‎
City (from 2023)
Hebrew transcription(s)
• ISO 259	Gannei Tiqwa
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Coordinates: 32°03′40″N 34°52′28″E / 32.06111°N 34.87444°E / 32.06111; 34.87444
Country	Israel
District	Central
Founded	1949
Government
• Head of Municipality	Lizy Delaricha
Area
• Total	1,842 dunams (1.842 km2 or 455 acres)
Population  (2022)[1]
• Total	23,646
• Density	13,000/km2 (33,000/sq mi)
Name meaning	Gardens of Hope

Ganei Tikva (Hebrew: גַּנֵּי תִּקְוָה, lit. '"gardens of hope"') is a city in Israel bordering Kiryat Ono to the west, Petah Tikva to the north, Gat Rimon to the east and Savyon to the south.

History

Ganei Tikva was formed in 1949, located on the land of the Palestinian village of Al-'Abbasiyya, which became depopulated in the 1948 Arab–Israeli War.^[2]

Shikun Yovel, built in 1949, was the first neighborhood. Ganei Tikva achieved local council status in 1953. ^[3] Yismach Moshe, a religious neighborhood, was built in 1962. (During the Shabat, Yismach Moshe is closed to traffic). Givat Savyon was built in 1972, and is considered a high-end apartment building neighborhood. In an attempt to duplicate Givat Savyon's success, Givat Savyon HaHadasha neighborhood was formed on the eastern side, bordering Gat Rimon. The latest addition to Ganei Tikva is the residential neighborhood Ganim.^{[citation needed]}

Ganei Tikva is known for its high standard of living and quality education.^[4] It is located in close proximity to Tel Aviv and Gush Dan, and is characterized by a diverse ethnic Jewish mix. The urban pattern includes small detached houses, townhouses and apartment buildings, complemented by mature trees and low traffic levels. In 2022 it had a population of 23,646.^[1]

Transportation

Ganei Tikva has three access roads. On the west, the main entry to Ganei Tikva through Kiryat Ono. This is the preferred entry to Tel Aviv. On the east, through Gat Rimon which allows fast entry to Petah Tikva and Highway 6 through Route 471.

Education

There are five elementary schools (including special education), one junior high school ("Harishonim junior high"), and one high school ("Meitar high school") in Ganei Tikva. Ganei Tikva has won the National Education Award for 2007.