Avtalion
Avtalion
אַבְטַלְיוֹן | |
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| Hebrew transcription(s) | |
| • official | Avtalyon |
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  Avtalion | |
| Coordinates: 32°50′13.02″N 35°20′49.58″E / 32.8369500°N 35.3471056°ECoordinates: 32°50′13.02″N 35°20′49.58″E / 32.8369500°N 35.3471056°E | |
| Country |  Israel |
| District | Northern |
| Council | Misgav |
| Affiliation | Agricultural Union |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Population (2019)[1] | 468 |
Avtalion (Hebrew: אַבְטַלְיוֹן) is a community settlement in northern Israel.
History[]
Located in the Galilee to the south of Arraba, it falls under the jurisdiction of Misgav Regional Council. In 2019 it had a population of 468.[1]The village was established in 1987 as a moshav shitufi, and was named after Abtalion, a rabbinic sage in the early pre-Mishnaic era. It was later converted to a community settlement. Avtalion is known for its production of olive oil.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b "Population in the Localities 2019" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- ^ My Israeli Guide:Avtalion
Categories:
- Misgav Regional Council
- Community settlements
- Agricultural Union
- Former moshavim
- Populated places established in 1987
- 1987 establishments in Israel
- Populated places in Northern District (Israel)