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 (2015) | 931[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 2015 it had a population of 931.
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.
Park Utopia
The kibbutz is the location of 'Park Utopia', an orchid and tropical flower garden and park.
References
- ↑ "List of localities, in Alphabetical order" (PDF). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
External links
- Official website (Hebrew)
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