Poria – Neve Oved Explained

Poria - Neve Oved
Foundation:1949
Founded By:North African immigrants
District:north
Council:Emek HaYarden
Pushpin Map:Israel northeast#Israel
Pushpin Mapsize:250
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Coordinates:32.7444°N 35.5389°W

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.[1] In it had a population of .

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.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.romgalil.org.il/cds/134/ Poria – Neve Oved