Kramim
Kramim (Hebrew: כְּרָמִים, lit. Vineyards) is a kibbutz in southern Israel. Located around a kilometer west of Meitar, it falls under the jurisdiction of Bnei Shimon Regional Council. In 2019 it had a population of 489.[1]
Kramim כְּרָמִים | |
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Kramim | |
Coordinates: 31°20′0.96″N 34°55′6.6″E | |
Country | Israel |
District | Southern |
Council | Bnei Shimon |
Affiliation | Kibbutz Movement |
Founded | 1980 |
Population (2019)[1] | 489 |
Name meaning | Vineyards |
Website | www.kramim.co |
History
The kibbutz was founded in 1980 by an urban society group organized by the Kibbutz Movement.[2]
Economy
The kibbutz grows peaches, potatoes, carrots, garlic, peppers and wheat in collaboration with Kibbutz Lahav and Kibbutz Shomria, and has recently planted olive orchards alongside its wine-grape vineyards. The Kibbutz industries also operates Gan Hakramim Country Lodging and a chicken coop.[2] Enlight Renewable Energy entered a leasing agreement with Kibbutz Kramim to build a 5 megawatt photo-voltaic solar field on the kibbutz's land.[3]
References
- "Population in the Localities 2019" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- Kramim Archived 2016-01-26 at the Wayback Machine Negev Information Centre
- Gabison (February 24, 2012). "Enlight wins nod for two Negev solar projects". Haaretz.com. Retrieved 28 October 2012.