Tzur Natan

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Tzur Natan
Founded 1966
Founded by Nahal
Region Sharon plain
Council Drom HaSharon
Industries Agriculture
Affiliation Mishki Herut Beitar

Tzur Natan (Hebrew: צור נתן‎, lit. Rock of Nathan) is a moshav in central Israel. Located to the south of Tayibe, it falls under the jurisdiction of Drom HaSharon Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 237.

The moshav was founded in 1966 as a Nahal settlement by Hashomer Hatzair members, and was named after Nathan Simons. It was civilianised a year later by former members of the Beitar youth group.

It is home to the Tzur Natan National Park.

Coordinates: 32°14′24.72″N 35°0′42.11″E / 32.2402, 35.0116972

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