Avital
For the Biblical character with the same name, see Abital.
| Avital אֲבִיטַל | |
|---|---|
  Avital | |
| Coordinates: 32°33′28.7″N 35°18′20.53″E / 32.557972°N 35.3057028°ECoordinates: 32°33′28.7″N 35°18′20.53″E / 32.557972°N 35.3057028°E | |
| District | Northern |
| Council | Gilboa |
| Affiliation | Moshavim Movement |
| Founded | 1953 |
| Founded by | Moshavim Movement |
| Population (2015)[1] | 499 |
| Name meaning | Named after Abital |
Avital (Hebrew: אֲבִיטַל) is a moshav in northern Israel. Located ten kilometers south of Afula, it falls under the jurisdiction of Gilboa Regional Council. In 2015 its population was 499.
History
The village was founded in 1953 by immigrants from Iran, Turkey and Kurdistan who were part of the Moshavim Movement.
References
- ↑ "List of localities, in Alphabetical order" (PDF). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
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