Bahan, Israel
| Bahan בַּחַן | |
|---|---|
 Park Utopia in Bahan | |
  Bahan | |
| Coordinates: 32°21′3″N 35°1′9″E / 32.35083°N 35.01917°ECoordinates: 32°21′3″N 35°1′9″E / 32.35083°N 35.01917°E | |
| District | Central |
| Council | Hefer Valley |
| Affiliation | Kibbutz Movement |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Founded by | South American immigrants |
| Population (2017) | 1,008[1] |
| Website | www.bahan.org.il |
Bahan (Hebrew: בַּחַן) is a kibbutz in central Israel. Located near Bat Hefer, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hefer Valley Regional Council. In 2017 it had a population of 1,008.[1]
History
The kibbutz was established in 1954 by a Nahal gar'in group made up of immigrants from South America. Nearby is an archaeological site named Tel Bahan.
Utopia Park
The kibbutz is the location of 'Utopia Park', an orchid and tropical flower garden and park.
References
- 1 2 "List of localities, in Alphabetical order" (PDF). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
External links
- Official website (in Hebrew)
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