Kmehin
Kmehim
כְּמֵהִין كمهين | |
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Etymology: truffle | |
Coordinates: 30°54′39″N 34°25′53″E / 30.91083°N 34.43139°E | |
Country | Israel |
District | Southern |
Council | Ramat Negev |
Affiliation | Moshavim Movement |
Founded | 1988 |
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
- ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
External links
- Kmehin Negev Information Centre