Coordinates: 32°38′32″N 35°20′19″E / 32.64222°N 35.33861°E / 32.64222; 35.33861

Ahuzat Barak

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Ahuzat Barak
Ahuzat Barak is located in Jezreel Valley region of Israel
Ahuzat Barak
Ahuzat Barak
Ahuzat Barak is located in Israel
Ahuzat Barak
Ahuzat Barak
Coordinates: 32°38′32″N 35°20′19″E / 32.64222°N 35.33861°E / 32.64222; 35.33861
Country Israel
DistrictNorthern
CouncilJezreel Valley
Founded1998
Population
 (2022)[1]
2,429
WebsiteAhuzat Barak

Ahuzat Barak (Hebrew: אֲחֻזַּת בָּרָק, lit.'Barak Estate') is a community settlement in northern Israel. Located to the east of Afula, it falls under the jurisdiction of Jezreel Valley Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 2,429.[1]

History

The village was established in 1998 on private land, and was named after the biblical figure of Barak (Judges 4:6), who defeated the army of Jabin, king of Hazor, in the Jezreel Valley. It has absorbed several immigrants from South America.

References

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

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