Bahan, Israel
Bahan (Hebrew: בַּחַן) is a kibbutz in central Israel. Located near Bat Hefer, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hefer Valley Regional Council. In 2018 it had a population of 1,054.[1]
Bahan בַּחַן | |
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 Park Utopia in Bahan | |
  Bahan | |
| Coordinates: 32°21′3″N 35°1′9″E | |
| Country | Israel |
| District | Central |
| Council | Hefer Valley |
| Affiliation | Kibbutz Movement |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Founded by | South American immigrants |
| Population (2018) | 1,054[1] |
| Website | www |
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
- "Population in the Localities 2018" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. 25 August 2019. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
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