Tushia
Tushia (Hebrew: תּוּשִׁיָּה, lit. Wisdom, Being Resourceful) is a religious community settlement in southern Israel. Located around five kilometres from Netivot and east of Kfar Maimon, it falls under the jurisdiction of Sdot Negev Regional Council. In 2018 it had a population of 977.[1]
Tushia תּוּשִׁיָּה | |
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  Tushia | |
| Coordinates: 31°25′59.87″N 34°32′24.71″E | |
| Country | Israel |
| District | Southern |
| Council | Sdot Negev |
| Founded | 1958 |
| Population (2018)[1] | 977 |
History
The village was established in 1958 and was initially named Shuva Heh, before adopting its current name, taken from the Book of Proverbs 2:7;
He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright, He is a shield to them that walk in integrity;
References
- "Population in the Localities 2018" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. 25 August 2019. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
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