Dvir

Dvir דְּבִיר
Dvir
Coordinates: 31°24′44.27″N 34°49′32.51″E / 31.4122972°N 34.8256972°E / 31.4122972; 34.8256972Coordinates: 31°24′44.27″N 34°49′32.51″E / 31.4122972°N 34.8256972°E / 31.4122972; 34.8256972
Council	Bnei Shimon
Region	Northern Negev
Affiliation	Kibbutz Movement
Founded	1951
Founded by	Hungarian Hashomer Hatzair members
Website	www.dvir.org.il

Dvir (Hebrew: דְּבִיר), also known as Dvira (Hebrew: דְּבִירָה), is a kibbutz in southern Israel. Located near Rahat and Beersheba, it falls under the jurisdiction of Bnei Shimon Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 406.

The kibbutz was established in 1951 by Hashomer Hatzair members from Hungary and took its name from the Biblical city of Dvir (Joshua 21:15) that was located in the area. The original residents were joined by immigrants from South America.

External links

Bnei Shimon Regional Council

Kibbutzim	Beit Kama Dvir Hatzerim Kramim Lahav Mishmar HaNegev Shomria Shoval

Moshavim	Brosh Nevatim Ta'ashur Tidhar

Community settlements	Giv'ot Bar

Youth villages	Adanim

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