Hofit

Hofit (Hebrew: חוֹפִית, lit.Coastal) is a community settlement in central Israel on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea near Netanya, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hefer Valley Regional Council. In 2021 it had a population of 824.[1]

Hofit
חוֹפִית
حوفيت
Hofit is located in Central Israel
Hofit
Hofit
Coordinates: 32°23′9″N 34°52′27″E
CountryIsrael
DistrictCentral
CouncilHefer Valley
Founded1952
Population
 (2021)[1]
824

History

The village was established in the early 1950s for workers who wanted an agricultural lifestyle. The first residents moved in 1952, and the village was officially recognised in 1955. Its name is taken from its proximity to the sea.

Notable residents

References

  1. "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
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