Bahan

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Bahan
Founded 1954
Founded by South American immigrants
Council Hefer Valley
Industries Agriculture, manufacturing, tourism
Affiliation Kibbutz Movement
Website www.bahan.org.il

Bahan (Hebrew: בחן‎) is a kibbutz in central Israel. Located near Bat Hefer, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hefer Valley Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 260.

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.

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Coordinates: 32°21′2.87″N 35°1′8.76″E / 32.3507972, 35.0191

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