Nir Tzvi
Nir Tzvi (Hebrew: נִיר צְבִי, lit. Zvi's Meadow; Arabic: نير تسفي) is a moshav in central Israel. Located near Lod, it falls under the jurisdiction of Sdot Dan Regional Council. In 2018 it had a population of 1,316.[1]
Nir Tzvi | |
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  Nir Tzvi | |
| Coordinates: 31°57′3.6″N 34°51′43.92″E | |
| Country | Israel |
| District | Central |
| Council | Sdot Dan |
| Affiliation | Agricultural Union |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Founded by | Argentine immigrants |
| Population (2018)[1] | 1,316 |
| Website | www.nirzevi.muni.il |
History
The village was founded in 1954 by immigrants from Argentina. It was initially called Kfar Argentina (lit. Argentina Village), before being renamed after Maurice "Zvi" de Hirsch who had helped the Jews of Argentina.
Education
The moshav hosts the primary school that serves as the educational institute for all the children from first to eighth grade in the regional council.
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See also
References
- "Population in the Localities 2018" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. 25 August 2019. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
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