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Ma'agalim

Coordinates: 31°23′48″N 34°35′56″E / 31.39667°N 34.59889°E / 31.39667; 34.59889
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Ma'agalim
מַעְגָלִים
Ma'agalim is located in Northwest Negev region of Israel
Ma'agalim
Ma'agalim
Coordinates: 31°23′48″N 34°35′56″E / 31.39667°N 34.59889°E / 31.39667; 34.59889
CountryIsrael
DistrictSouthern
CouncilSdot Negev
Founded1958
Founded byIranian, Iraqi and Tunisian immigrants
Population
 (2022)[1]
2,075

Ma'agalim (Hebrew: מַעְגָלִים, lit.'Paths') is a national-religious community settlement in southern Israel. Located south of Netivot, it falls under the jurisdiction of Sdot Negev Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 2,075.[1]

History

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The village was established in 1958 and its name was taken from the Book of Psalms 65:11;

Thou crownest the year with Thy goodness; and Thy paths drop fatness.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.