Kmehin

Coordinates: 30°54′39″N 34°25′53″E / 30.91083°N 34.43139°E / 30.91083; 34.43139
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Kmehim
כְּמֵהִין
كمهين
Etymology: truffle
Kmehim is located in Northern Negev region of Israel
Kmehim
Kmehim
Kmehim is located in Israel
Kmehim
Kmehim
Coordinates: 30°54′39″N 34°25′53″E / 30.91083°N 34.43139°E / 30.91083; 34.43139
Country Israel
DistrictSouthern
CouncilRamat Negev
AffiliationMoshavim Movement
Founded1988
Population
 (2022)[1]
198

Kmehin (Hebrew: כְּמֵהִין, lit. truffle) is a secular moshav in the western Negev desert in Israel. Located near Nitzana, it falls under the jurisdiction of Ramat HaNegev Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 198.[1]

History

The moshav was founded in 1988 and was named for the truffles that grow in the area.

The moshav's main produce is cherry tomatoes, flowers, spices and peppers.

References

  1. ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.

External links

  • Kmehin Negev Information Centre