Avtalion (Hebrew: אַבְטַלְיוֹן) is a community settlement in northern Israel.

Avtalion
אַבְטַלְיוֹן
Hebrew transcription(s)
 • officialAvtalyon
Avtalion is located in Northeast Israel
Avtalion
Avtalion
Avtalion is located in Israel
Avtalion
Avtalion
Coordinates: 32°50′13″N 35°20′50″E / 32.83694°N 35.34722°E / 32.83694; 35.34722
Country Israel
DistrictNorthern
CouncilMisgav
AffiliationAgricultural Union
Founded1987
Population
 (2022)[1]
466

History

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Located in the Galilee to the south of Arraba, it falls under the jurisdiction of Misgav Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 466.[1]The village was established in 1987 as a moshav shitufi, and was named after Abtalion, a rabbinic sage in the early pre-Mishnaic era. It was later converted to a community settlement. Avtalion is known for its production of olive oil.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  2. ^ My Israeli Guide:Avtalion