Kmehin

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Kmehim
כְּמֵהִין
كمهين
Etymology: truffle
Kmehim is located in Northern Negev region of Israel
Kmehim
Kmehim
Coordinates: 30°54′39″N 34°25′53″E / 30.91083°N 34.43139°E / 30.91083; 34.43139Coordinates: 30°54′39″N 34°25′53″E / 30.91083°N 34.43139°E / 30.91083; 34.43139
Country Israel
DistrictSouthern
CouncilRamat HaNegev
AffiliationMoshavim Movement
Founded1988
Population
 (2019)[1]
188

Kmehin (Hebrew: כְּמֵהִין, lit. truffle) is a secular moshav in the western Negev desert in Israel. Located near Nitzana, it falls under the jurisdiction of Ramat HaNegev Regional Council. In 2019 it had a population of 188.[1]

History[]

The moshav was founded in 1988 and was named for the truffles that grow in the area.

The moshav's main produce is cherry tomatoes, flowers, spices and peppers.

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Population in the Localities 2019" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 August 2020.

External links[]

  • Kmehin Negev Information Centre
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