Klahim
| Klahim | |
|---|---|
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  Klahim | |
| Coordinates: 31°26′46″N 34°40′40″E / 31.44611°N 34.67778°ECoordinates: 31°26′46″N 34°40′40″E / 31.44611°N 34.67778°E | |
| District | Southern |
| Council | Merhavim |
| Affiliation | Agricultural Union |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Founded by | Moroccan, Persian and Tunisian Jews |
| Population (2015)[1] | 589 |
Klahim (Hebrew: קְלָחִים, lit. Corncobs) is a moshav in southern Israel. Located in the north-western Negev near Netivot, it falls under the jurisdiction of Merhavim Regional Council. In 2015 it had a population of 589.[1]
History
The moshav was established in 1954 by immigrants from Iran, Morocco and Tunisia. It was initially called Shoval Daled and then Shadma, before adopting its current name.
References
- 1 2 "List of localities, in Alphabetical order" (PDF). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
External links
- Klahim Negev Information Centre
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