Shoham (Hebrew: שֹׁהַם‎, lit. 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 2007 was 19,400. Its jurisdiction is 5,889 dunams (~5.9 km²). Shoham's current Head of Council is Gil Livneh. Shoham is one of Israel's most developed municipalities, with a high standard of living. Shoham has various elementary schools, and a central high school. Many parks and areas of recreation enhance the overall look of the municipality.