Eshbol
Appearance
Eshbol | |
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Country | Israel |
Council | Merhavim |
Region | North-western Negev |
Affiliation | Moshavim Movement |
Founded | 1954 |
Founded by | Persian Jews |
Population (2008) | 239[1] |
Eshbol (Template:Lang-he-n, lit. Spadix) is a moshav in southern Israel. Located in the north-western Negev near Netivot and Rahat, it falls under the jurisdiction of Merhavim Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 240.
The village was established in 1954 as a farm by members of the "Eshbol" organisation who were immigrants from Iran. Its name means the spike of maize.
References
- ^ "Locality File" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. 2008. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
External links
- Eshbol Negev Information Center