Hofit
Hofit (Hebrew: חוֹפִית, lit. Coastal) is a community settlement in central Israel. Located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea near Netanya, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hefer Valley Regional Council. In 2018 it had a population of 753.[1]
Hofit חוֹפִית | |
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  Hofit | |
| Coordinates: 32°23′8.88″N 34°52′27.47″E | |
| Country | Israel |
| District | Central |
| Council | Hefer Valley |
| Founded | 1952 |
| Population (2018)[1] | 753 |
History
The village was established in the early 1950s for workers who wanted an agricultural lifestyle. The first residents moved in 1952, and the village was officially recognised in 1955. Its name is taken from its proximity to the sea.
Notable residents
- Lee Korzits, Olympic and world champion windsurfer
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References
- "Population in the Localities 2018" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. 25 August 2019. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
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