Ginaton
Ginaton (Hebrew: גִּנָּתוֹן) is a moshav in central Israel. Located near Ben Shemen, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hevel Modi'in Regional Council. In 2019 it had a population of 918.[1]
Ginaton גִּנָּתוֹן | |
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Entrance gate with a wood-carved street plan | |
Ginaton | |
Coordinates: 31°57′44.63″N 34°54′50.75″E | |
Country | Israel |
District | Central |
Council | Hevel Modi'in |
Affiliation | Moshavim Movement |
Founded | 1949 |
Founded by | Bulgarian immigrants |
Population (2019)[1] | 918 |
History
The village was established in 1949 by immigrants from Bulgaria. Its name is taken from the Book of Nehemiah 10:7.[2] The founders were later joined by more immigrants from Hungary, Iran, North Africa and Romania.
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References
- "Population in the Localities 2019" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- Nehemiah Chapter 10 Mechon Mamre
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