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 2022 it had a population of 296.[1]
Gita
גִּתָּה, גיתה | |
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  Gita | |
| Coordinates: 32°58′0″N 35°14′21″E / 32.96667°N 35.23917°E | |
| Country | Israel |
| District | Northern |
| Council | Ma'ale Yosef |
| Affiliation | HaMerkaz HaHakla'i |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Population (2022)[1] | 296 |
History edit
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 edit
- ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
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