Gita, Israel

Gita
גִּתָּה, גיתה
Gita is located in Northwest Israel
Gita
Gita
Gita is located in Israel
Gita
Gita
Coordinates: 32°58′0″N 35°14′21″E / 32.96667°N 35.23917°E / 32.96667; 35.23917
CountryIsrael
DistrictNorthern
CouncilMa'ale Yosef
AffiliationHaMerkaz HaHakla'i
Founded1980
Population
 (2022)[1]
296

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]

History

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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

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  1. ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.