Merkaz Hever
Merkaz Hever (Hebrew: מֶרְכַּז חֶבֶר) is a community settlement in northern Israel. Located in the Ta'anakh region, it falls under the jurisdiction of Gilboa Regional Council. In 2018 it had a population of 571.[1]
Merkaz Hever Hebrew: מֶרְכַּז חֶבֶר | |
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| Coordinates: 32°32′52.08″N 35°15′52.91″E | |
| Country | Israel |
| District | Northern |
| Council | Gilboa |
| Founded | 1958 |
| Population (2018)[1] | 571 |
History
The community was founded in 1958 as a regional center for the three neighboring communities: Barak, Adirim, and Devorah. In 1982 it was expanded and converted to a communal settlement.
The name Merkaz Hever is connected to Yael, the wife of Hever the Kenite (Judges 4:17), after whom another communal settlement nearby is named (Merkaz Yael). The story described in Judges took place in this area.
References
- "Population in the Localities 2018" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. 25 August 2019. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
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