Matan, Israel
Matan
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| Country | Israel |
| District | Central |
| Council | Drom HaSharon |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Population (2022)[1] | 3,570 |
| Website | www.matan.muni.il |
Matan (Hebrew: מתן, lit. Gift) is a communal settlement in central Israel. Located near Yarhiv and Nirit, it falls under the jurisdiction of Drom HaSharon Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 3,570.
History
The village was founded in 1993, and took its name from the Bible, specifically Proverbs 18:16;
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.[2]
Notable residents
References
- ^ "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Proverbs Chapter 18 Mechon Mamre