Ganei Tikva Explained

Ganei Tikva
Settlement Type:City (from 2023)
Translit Lang1:Hebrew
Translit Lang1 Type1:ISO 259
Translit Lang1 Info1:Gannei Tiqwa
Pushpin Map:Israel center ta#Israel
Pushpin Mapsize:250
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Coordinates:32.0611°N 34.8744°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Central
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1949
Leader Title:Head of Municipality
Leader Name:Lizy Delaricha
Unit Pref:dunam
Population Density Km2:auto
Blank Name Sec1:Name meaning
Blank Info Sec1:Gardens of Hope

Ganei Tikva (Hebrew: גַּנֵּי תִּקְוָה|lit="gardens of hope") is a city in Israel bordering Kiryat Ono to the west, Petah Tikva to the north, Gat Rimon to the east and Savyon to the south.

History

Ganei Tikva was formed in 1949, located on the land of the Palestinian village of Al-'Abbasiyya, which became depopulated in the 1948 Arab–Israeli War.[1]

Shikun Yovel, built in 1949, was the first neighborhood. Ganei Tikva achieved local council status in 1953.[2] Yismach Moshe, a religious neighborhood, was built in 1962. (During the Shabat, Yismach Moshe is closed to traffic). Givat Savyon was built in 1972, and is considered a high-end apartment building neighborhood. In an attempt to duplicate Givat Savyon's success, Givat Savyon HaHadasha neighborhood was formed on the eastern side, bordering Gat Rimon. The latest addition to Ganei Tikva is the residential neighborhood Ganim.

Ganei Tikva is known for its high standard of living and quality education.[3] It is located in close proximity to Tel Aviv and Gush Dan, and is characterized by a diverse ethnic Jewish mix. The urban pattern includes small detached houses, townhouses and apartment buildings, complemented by mature trees and low traffic levels. In it had a population of .

Transportation

Ganei Tikva has three access roads. On the west, the main entry to Ganei Tikva through Kiryat Ono. This is the preferred entry to Tel Aviv. On the east, through Gat Rimon which allows fast entry to Petah Tikva and Highway 6 through Route 471.

Education

There are five elementary schools (including special education), one junior high school ("Harishonim junior high"), and one high school ("Meitar high school") in Ganei Tikva. Ganei Tikva has won the National Education Award for 2007.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Khalidi, W.. Walid Khalidi

    . All That Remains: The Palestinian Villages Occupied and Depopulated by Israel in 1948. Walid Khalidi. 1992. Washington D.C.. Institute for Palestine Studies. 0-88728-224-5. 235.

  2. https://www.ganeytikva.org.il/%D7%90%D7%95%D7%93%D7%95%D7%AA/ Ganei Tikva
  3. https://www.haaretz.com/haaretz-labels/israeli-realestate/1.5723934 Central Israel's Fastest Growing Communities