Givat Hen

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Givat Hen
Founded 1933
Founded by Eastern European immigrants
Region Sharon plain
Council Drom HaSharon
Industries Agriculture
Affiliation Moshavim Movement

Givat Hen (Hebrew: גבעת ח"ן‎, lit. HN Hill) is a moshav in central Israel. Located near Ra'anana, it falls under the jurisdiction of Drom HaSharon Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 346.

The moshav was founded in 1933 by immigrants from Lithuania, Poland and Russia and was part of the Settlement of the Thousand plan. They were later joined by immigrants from Germany. It was named after the initials of Hayyim Nahman Bialik.

Coordinates: 32°10′1.55″N 34°52′33.96″E / 32.1670972, 34.8761

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