Tushia
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Tushia
תּוּשִׁיָּה | |
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Coordinates: 31°26′0″N 34°32′25″E / 31.43333°N 34.54028°E | |
Country | Israel |
District | Southern |
Council | Sdot Negev |
Founded | 1958 |
Population (2022)[1] | 891 |
Tushia (Hebrew: תּוּשִׁיָּה, lit. 'Wisdom, Being Resourceful') is a religious community settlement in southern Israel. Located around five kilometres from Netivot and east of Kfar Maimon, it falls under the jurisdiction of Sdot Negev Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 891.[1]
History
The village was established in 1958 and was initially named Shuva Heh, before adopting its current name, taken from the Book of Proverbs 2:7;
He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright, He is a shield to them that walk in integrity;
References
- ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
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