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The settlement continued to operate as a moshav until 1933, although was recognised as a local council in 1926 by the British Mandate. At this time it had 450 residents. As the years passed, Ramat Gan shifted from an agriculture-based economy to a more commercial and urban settlement, and by 1946 had a population of 12,000.

The first mayor of the city of Ramat Gan was Abraham Krinitzi who served in this role for 43 years. In 1961, the municipal area of Ramat Gan was expanded both westwards, to encompass the area that includes the Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer, and eastwards, to encompass the area around Bar Ilan University. In 1968, the world's largest diamond exchange opened in Ramat Gan.

A 2007 survey announced Ramat Gan as the second most tranquil region in the Gush Dan area, just 234 votes behind Ramat Hasharon.

Also headquartered in the city is the Histadrut trade union. Located to the south of Ramat Gan is the Hiriya, the largest waste dump in the Middle East.

Furthermore, the Beit Zvi School of Performing Arts is based in the city and performs regularly. Ramat Gan has two cinemas, the Lev-Elram Cinema and the "Yes Planet" megaplex.

The city is also the location of the Ramat Gan Stadium, Israel's national football stadium which seats some 41,583 and is the largest stadium in the country.

Beitar Ramat Gan and Shikun Vatikim Ramat Gan both play in the South A Division of Liga Bet, the fifth tier. The now-defunct clubs Maccabi Ramat Gan and Maccabi Ramat Amidar were both involved in mergers which formed Hakoah Amidar.

The make up of the city's 25 seat City Council is: Ramat Gan First 6, Labor 3, Likud 3, Sun 2, Meretz 3, Trufa 2, SAAS 2, Midal 3, and Ramat Gan Different 1.

The city is also the location of the Shenkar College of Engineering and Design, Ramat Gan College, and Beit Zvi acting college.

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