Avtalion Explained

Avtalion
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Founded:1987
Altoffsp:Avtalyon
District:north
Council:Misgav
Affiliation:Agricultural Union
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Coordinates:32.8369°N 35.3472°W

Avtalion (Hebrew: אַבְטַלְיוֹן) is a community settlement in northern Israel.

History

Located in the Galilee to the south of Arraba, it falls under the jurisdiction of Misgav Regional Council. In it had a population of .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.[1]

Notes and References

  1. https://myisraeliguide.com/tag/avtalion/ My Israeli Guide:Avtalion