Tlalim

Tlalim
Tlalim
Coordinates: 30°59′31.56″N 34°46′19.19″E / 30.9921000°N 34.7719972°E / 30.9921000; 34.7719972Coordinates: 30°59′31.56″N 34°46′19.19″E / 30.9921000°N 34.7719972°E / 30.9921000; 34.7719972
Region Negev
Affiliation Kibbutz Movement
Founded 1980
Founded by Hebrew Scout movement

Tlalim (Hebrew: טְלָלִים) is a kibbutz in the Negev desert in Israel. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Ramat Negev Regional Council and has a population of 110.

History

Tlalim was founded in 1980 by a gar'in group of Hebrew Scouts, and was named for the large amount of dew (Hebrew: טל, Tal) which falls in the area each year. It was one of the first kibbutzim to be privatised.

Economy

As well as the standard agriculture, the kibbutz also has a concrete factory.

External links

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