Bahan
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| Bahan | |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Founded by | South American immigrants |
| Council | Hefer Valley |
| Affiliation | Kibbutz Movement |
| Coordinates | 32°21′3″N 35°1′9″E / 32.35083°N 35.01917°ECoordinates: 32°21′3″N 35°1′9″E / 32.35083°N 35.01917°E |
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| Website | www.bahan.org.il |
Bahan (Hebrew: בַּחַן) is a kibbutz in central Israel. Located near Bat Hefer, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hefer Valley Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 260.
The kibbutz was established in 1954 by a Nahal gar'in group made up of immigrants from South America. Nearby is an archaeological site named Tel Bahan.
[edit] Park Utopia
The kibbutz is the location of 'Park Utopia', an orchid and tropical flower garden and park.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Official website (Hebrew)
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