Coordinates: 32°50′13″N 35°20′50″E / 32.83694°N 35.34722°E / 32.83694; 35.34722

Avtalion

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Avtalion
Hebrew transcription(s)
 • OfficialAvtalyon
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CountryFile:Flag of Israel.svg Israel
DistrictNorthern
CouncilMisgav
AffiliationAgricultural Union
Founded1987
Population
 (2023)[1]
460

Avtalion (Hebrew: אבטליון) is a community settlement in northern Israel. Located in the Lower Galilee to the south of Arraba, it falls under the jurisdiction of Misgav Regional Council. In 2023 it had a population of 460.[1]

History

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The village was established in 1987 as a moshav shitufi, and was named after Abtalion, a rabbinic sage in the early pre-Mishnaic era. It was later converted to a community settlement. Avtalion is known for its production of olive oil.[2]

References

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  2. ^ My Israeli Guide:Avtalion

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