Mazra'a

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Mazra'a
Hebrew מזרעה
Arabic المزرعة
Name Meaning Farm
Founded in 1896
Government Local council
District North
Population 3 300 (2003)
Jurisdiction 410 dunams (0.4 km²)
For the location in Lebanon, see Mazraa

Mazra'a is an Arab town (local council) in northern Israel. The name means "Farm" in Arabic. It is located in the between Acre and Nahariya. The population is mostly Muslim


[edit] History

The town was founded in 1896, it was separated in 1996 from Mateh Asher Regional Council and was proclaimed as independent Local Council.

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