Avtalion (Hebrew: אבטליון) is a community settlement in northern Israel. Located in the Lower Galilee to the south of Arraba, it falls under the jurisdiction of Misgav Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 466.[1]
History
The village was established in 1987 as a moshav shitufi, and was named after Abtalion, a rabbinic sage in the early pre-Mishnaic era. It was later converted to a community settlement. Avtalion is known for its production of olive oil.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ My Israeli Guide:Avtalion