Tzurit

Tzurit
Tzurit in 1984
Tzurit in 1984
Tzurit is located in Northwest Israel
Tzurit
Tzurit
Coordinates: 32°54′7″N 35°15′2″E / 32.90194°N 35.25056°E / 32.90194; 35.25056
CountryIsrael
DistrictNorthern
CouncilMisgav
AffiliationMishkei Herut Beitar
FoundedApril 1981
Population
 (2022)[1]
949
Websitewww.zurit.co.il

Tzurit (Hebrew: צוּרִית) is a community settlement in northern Israel. Located in the western Galilee region, west of Karmiel, it falls under the jurisdiction of Misgav Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 949.[1]

History

The gar'in that founded Tzurit was formed in central Israel in 1979, with the village established by thirteen families in April 1981.[2] The village is named the wildflower Sedum (Tzurit in Hebrew) that is found nearby.[3]

Notable residents

References

  1. ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  2. ^ Villages of Israel
  3. ^ "Zurit homepage". Archived from the original on 2018-10-15.
  4. ^ Lev-Ari, Shiri (August 2, 2006). "The Pen - Mightier Than the Sword?". Haaretz. Retrieved May 27, 2019.