Haniel, Israel
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| Haniel | |
| Founded | 1950 |
| Founded by | Romanian immigrants |
| Council | Hefer Valley |
| Region | Sharon plain |
| Affiliation | Moshavim Movement |
Haniel (Hebrew: חַנִּיאֵל) is a moshav in central Israel. Located in the Sharon plain near Netanya and Kfar Yona, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hefer Valley Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 785.
The moshav was founded in 1950 by immigrants from Romania. It was established on land that had previously belonged to the depopulated Arab village of Qaqun. It was named after Haniel Ben Afud, a leader of the Tribe of Menasheh (Numbers 34:23).[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Carta's Official Guide to Israel and Complete Gazetteer to all Sites in the Holy Land. (3rd edition 1993) Jerusalem, Carta, p.186 , ISBN 965-220-186-3 (English)
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Coordinates: 32°19′55.92″N 34°57′0.35″E / 32.3322°N 34.9500972°E
