Poria – Neve Oved

Poria – Neve Oved (Hebrew: פּוֹרִיָּה - נְוֵה עוֹבֵד) is a community settlement in northern Israel. Located to the south-east of the Sea of Galilee near Tiberias, it falls under the jurisdiction of Emek HaYarden Regional Council.[2] In 2021 it had a population of 1,290.[1]

Poria - Neve Oved
פּוֹרִיָּה - נְוֵה עוֹבֵד
Poria - Neve Oved is located in Northeast Israel
Poria - Neve Oved
Poria - Neve Oved
Poria - Neve Oved is located in Israel
Poria - Neve Oved
Poria - Neve Oved
Coordinates: 32°44′40″N 35°32′20″E
Country Israel
DistrictNorthern
CouncilEmek HaYarden
Founded1949
Founded byNorth African immigrants
Population
 (2021)[1]
1,290

History

The village was founded in 1949 by immigrants from North Africa. In the past most of its residents worked in local factories or nearby kibbutzim, but today most are professionals working in Tiberias and the Lower Galilee.

References

  1. "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  2. Poria – Neve Oved Galilee Development Authority (in Hebrew)
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