Harutzim (Hebrew: חָרוּצִים, lit. 'Diligents') is a community settlement in central Israel. Located in the Sharon plain near Ra'anana, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hof HaSharon Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 916.[1]
Harutzim
חָרוּצִים | |
|---|---|
 | |
  Harutzim | |
| Coordinates: 32°13′39″N 34°51′53″E / 32.22750°N 34.86472°E | |
| Country | Israel |
| District | Central |
| Council | Hof HaSharon |
| Founded | 1951 |
| Population (2022)[1] | 916 |
History edit
Before the 20th century the area formed part of the Forest of Sharon. It was an open woodland dominated by Mount Tabor Oak, which extended from Kfar Yona in the north to Ra'anana in the south. The local Arab inhabitants traditionally used the area for pasture, firewood and intermittent cultivation. The intensification of settlement and agriculture in the coastal plain during the 19th century led to deforestation and subsequent environmental degradation.[2]
The village was established in 1951. Its name is taken from a biblical verse;[3] (Proverbs 10:4): "The hand of the diligents makes rich."
References edit
- ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Marom, Roy (2022-12-01). "The Oak Forest of the Sharon (al-Ghaba) in the Ottoman Period: New Insights from Historical- Geographical Studies". Muse. 5: 90–107.
- ^ Carta's Official Guide to Israel and Complete Gazetteer to all Sites in the Holy Land. (3rd edition 1993) Jerusalem, Carta, p.190 , ISBN 965-220-186-3 (English)
External links edit
- Official website (in Hebrew)