Gita, Israel
Gita (Hebrew: גִּתָּה) is a communal settlement in northern Israel. Located near Ma'alot-Tarshiha, Jat and Yirka, it falls under the jurisdiction of Ma'ale Yosef Regional Council. In 2019 it had a population of 291.[1]
Gita
גִּתָּה, גיתה | |
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  Gita | |
| Coordinates: 32°58′0″N 35°14′21″E | |
| Country | Israel |
| District | Northern |
| Council | Ma'ale Yosef |
| Affiliation | HaMerkaz HaHakla'i |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Population (2019)[1] | 291 |
History
The village was founded in 1980 as part of the "Lookouts in the Galilee" plan to establish Jewish settlements in the area, but was later abandoned. It was re-established in 1993 by immigrants from the former Soviet Union. It is named after a nearby stream.
References
- "Population in the Localities 2019" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
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