| Hatzor HaGlilit | |
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| Hebrew transcription(s) | |
| • Hebrew | חָצוֹר הַגְּלִילִית |
| • ISO 259 | Ḥaçor ha Glilit |
| • Also spelled | Hatzor HaGlilit (unofficial) |
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Hatzor HaGlilit
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| Coordinates: | |
| District | North |
| Founded | 1953 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local council |
| • Head of Municipality | Shimon Swisa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,170 dunams (5.2 km2 / 2 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 8,700 |
Hatzor HaGlilit (Hebrew: חָצוֹר הַגְּלִילִית) is a town in northern Israel near Rosh Pina and Safed. In 2008, Hatzor HaGlilit had a population of 8,700.[1] It is named for the nearby biblical site of Tel Hazor.
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Hatzor HaGlilit was founded in 1952–1953 as an immigrant camp,[2] located on the land of the depopulated Palestinian village of Mughr al-Khayt, 1 km southeast of the village site.[3] By 1958, it had a population of 4,000 and received development town status. [4]
One of the town's most well-known landmarks is the tomb of Honi the Circle-Maker, adjoining the burial sites of two of his grandsons, Abba Hilkiyah and Hanan HaNihba. According to Jewish legend, Honi HaM'agel had the power to bring rain through his prayers.[5]The presence of this shrine attracted a large Gerrer hassid population to the town.
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