Avtalion
Avtalion (Hebrew: אַבְטַלְיוֹן) is a community settlement in northern Israel.
Avtalion
אַבְטַלְיוֹן | |
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| Hebrew transcription(s) | |
| • official | Avtalyon |
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  Avtalion  Avtalion | |
| Coordinates: 32°50′13″N 35°20′50″E | |
| Country |  Israel |
| District | Northern |
| Council | Misgav |
| Affiliation | Agricultural Union |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Population (2021)[1] | 475 |
History
Located in the Galilee to the south of Arraba, it falls under the jurisdiction of Misgav Regional Council. In 2021 it had a population of 475.[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
- "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
- My Israeli Guide:Avtalion
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