Hatzor HaGlilit

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Hatzor HaGlilit

Hebrew חצור הגלילית
Founded in 1953
Government Local council
District North
Population 8 400
Jurisdiction 5 170 dunams (5.2 km²)

Hatzor HaGlilit (Hebrew: חצור הגלילית‎) is a development town and local council in northern Israel, next to Rosh Pina and near Safed. The town was founded in 1953, and has a current population of approximately 8,400 according to the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). It is named for the nearby biblical site of Tel Hazor.

One of the most famous attractions in the town is the tomb of Honi the Circle-Maker.

The town includes a large neighbourhood developed for and occupied by Gerrer hassidim.

Hatzor HaGlilit at front, Hula Valley and Mount Hermon at the background. Spring 1978
Hatzor HaGlilit at front, Hula Valley and Mount Hermon at the background. Spring 1978
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