Gilon

Gilon (Hebrew: גִּילוֹן) is a community settlement in northern Israel. Located in the Lower Galilee on Mount Gilon seven kilometres west of Karmiel, it falls under the jurisdiction of Misgav Regional Council. In 2021 it had a population of 1,126.[1]

This article is about a community settlement in Israel. For people with the last name Gilon, see Gilon (surname).
Gilon
Gilon is located in Northwest Israel
Gilon
Gilon
Coordinates: 32°54′10″N 35°14′10″E
CountryIsrael
DistrictNorthern
CouncilMisgav
AffiliationMishkei Herut Beitar
Founded1980
Founded byMishkei Herut Beitar
Population
 (2021)[1]
1,126

History

The village was established in 1980 by the Mishkei Herut Beitar movement as part of the Galilee lookouts plan to increase Jewish settlement in the area.

References
  1. "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
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