Much of the remaining land area is considered "open spaces," while one dunam is classified as built-up areas.

Of this, 3,507 were allocated for plantations and irrigable land, 863 for cereals, while 14 dunams were classified as built-up areas.

Businesses based in regions classified as assisted areas may benefit from a grant if they stimulate regional development, urban regeneration or an improvement in employment prospects.

This area has been classified as such due to the range of plant species and areas that have remained free from human interference.

Some argue that Jerusalem, Israel's largest city with a population of 763,600, and Nazareth, should also be classified as metropolitan areas.

Of this, 989 were allocated for plantations and irrigable land, 1,277 for cereals, while 26 dunams were classified as built-up areas.

In addition the following are classified as secondary areas:

Developed spring sources are usually exploited in hilly to mountainous areas generally classified as difficult areas for groundwater development.

Of this, 737 dunams were allocated for cereals, while 7 dunams were classified as built-up areas.

The hallways are classified as common areas, under the control of the board.