Kfar Vradim Explained

Kfar Vradim
Translit Lang1:Hebrew
Translit Lang1 Type1:ISO 259
Translit Lang1 Info1:Kpar Wradim
Pushpin Map:Israel northwest##Israel
Pushpin Mapsize:250
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Coordinates:32.9906°N 35.2736°W
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1: Israel
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Northern
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1984
Leader Title:Head of Municipality
Leader Name:Eyal Shmueli
Unit Pref:dunam
Population Density Km2:auto
Blank Name Sec1:Name meaning
Blank Info Sec1:Village of Roses

Kfar Vradim (Hebrew: כְּפַר וְרָדִים) is a town (local council) in northern Israel, with a population of in . It is situated south of Ma'alot-Tarshiha and about 14km (09miles) south of the border with Lebanon. Kfar Vradim is close to Ma'alot-Tarshiha (2 kilometers), Karmiel (16 kilometers) and Nahariya (20 kilometers). In 2018 it had a population of 5800.

History

It was established by Stef Wertheimer to create an industrial town in rural surroundings. The first families were mostly workers of ISCAR Metalworking, owned by Wertheimer, which manufactures metal blades and high performance cutting tools. Kfar Vradim is located near Ma'alot-Tarshiha and Yanuh-Jat, and is connected to the highway by Road 854. Road 8721 runs through the town, connecting it to Yanuh-Jat.

As of 2018, there were contentious plans to build 2,200 new housing units, more than doubling the number of households in the town.[1] [2]

Climate

Kfar Vradim is situated between 550–620 meters (1800–2050 feet) above sea level, providing for a relatively dry and Mediterranean climate.Peak temperatures in Kfar Vradim in summer typically reach about 38°C, while its January and February temperatures can drop to as low as -2°C. Average temperatures range from 10C15C in the winter to 28C32C at summer. Precipitation is mostly between October and March and is mainly made up of rain showers and scarce snowfall.

Education

Kfar Vradim has an elementary school (Keshet school) and a middle school (Amirim middle school) which is also a high school since 2013.

Notable residents

Twin towns

See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Israel. Kfar Vradim is twinned with:

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Notes and References

  1. News: Arab rights group blasts 'racist' decision halting land sales . Lynfield . Ben . Jerusalem Post . 18 March 2018 . 26 July 2018.
  2. News: Israeli town halts tender after Arabs buy up land . Times of Israel . 18 March 2018 . 26 July 2018.