Avdon
For the Russian male first name, see Avdon (given name).
| Avdon | |
|---|---|
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  Avdon | |
| Coordinates: 33°02′53.87″N 35°10′49.8″E / 33.0482972°N 35.180500°ECoordinates: 33°02′53.87″N 35°10′49.8″E / 33.0482972°N 35.180500°E | |
| Council | Ma'ale Yosef |
| Region | Galilee |
| Affiliation | Moshavim Movement |
| Founded | 1952 |
| Founded by | Persian and Tunisian Jews |
| Population (2011) | 514[1] |
Avdon (Hebrew: עַבְדּוֹן) is a moshav in northern Israel. Located near Shlomi, it falls under the jurisdiction of Ma'ale Yosef Regional Council. In 2011 it had a population of 514.[1]
The village was established in 1952 by immigrants from Iran and Tunisia, and was initially named Kfar Avdon (lit. Avdon Village) after the biblical city of Abdon in Asher tribe (Joshua 21:30), which was located in the area.
Farms in Avdon grow avocado, lychee and bananas.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Locality File" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. 2011. Retrieved February 2, 2013.
- ↑ Wadi Ara in danger of another flooding, Jerusalem Post
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