Nazareth is the largest city located in the Northern District region of Israel. As of 2024, the city has a population of 75,704. It serves as a major cultural, political, religious, economic, and commercial center for the Arab citizens of Israel, earning it the designation of "the Arab capital of Israel."
The demographic makeup of the city is predominantly Arab, with approximately 69% of the inhabitants identifying as Muslim and 31% as Christian. Beyond its demographic profile, Nazareth holds immense religious significance globally as the hometown of Jesus, who is recognized as the central figure of Christianity and a prophet in both Islam and the Baháʼí Faith.