Kmehin

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 2021 it had a population of 250.[1]

Kmehim
כְּמֵהִין
Etymology: truffle
Kmehim is located in Northern Negev region of Israel
Kmehim
Kmehim
Kmehim is located in Israel
Kmehim
Kmehim
Coordinates: 30°54′39″N 34°25′53″E
Country Israel
DistrictSouthern
CouncilRamat HaNegev
AffiliationMoshavim Movement
Founded1988
Population
 (2021)[1]
250

History

The moshav was founded in 1988 and was named for the truffles that grow in the area. Its main produce is cherry tomatoes, flowers, spices and peppers.

References

  1. "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.