Kramim

Coordinates: 31°20′1″N 34°55′7″E / 31.33361°N 34.91861°E / 31.33361; 34.91861
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Kramim
כְּרָמִים
كراميم
Etymology: Vineyards
Kramim is located in Northern Negev region of Israel
Kramim
Kramim
Coordinates: 31°20′1″N 34°55′7″E / 31.33361°N 34.91861°E / 31.33361; 34.91861
CountryIsrael
DistrictSouthern
CouncilBnei Shimon
AffiliationKibbutz Movement
Founded1980
Population
 (2022)[1]
560
Websitekramim.org.il

Kramim (Hebrew: כְּרָמִים, lit. Vineyards) is a kibbutz in southern Israel. Located around a kilometer west of Meitar, it falls under the jurisdiction of Bnei Shimon Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 560.[1]

History

The kibbutz was founded in 1980 by an urban society group organized by the Kibbutz Movement.[2]

Economy

The kibbutz grows peaches, potatoes, carrots, garlic, peppers and wheat in collaboration with Kibbutz Lahav and Kibbutz Shomria, and has recently planted olive orchards alongside its wine-grape vineyards. The Kibbutz industries also operates Gan Hakramim Country Lodging and a chicken coop.[2] Enlight Renewable Energy entered a leasing agreement with Kibbutz Kramim to build a 5 megawatt photo-voltaic solar field on the kibbutz's land.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b Kramim Archived 2016-01-26 at the Wayback Machine Negev Information Centre
  3. ^ Gabison (February 24, 2012). "Enlight wins nod for two Negev solar projects". Haaretz.com. Retrieved 28 October 2012.

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