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Dvir Hebrew דְּבִיר Founded 1951 Founded by Hungarian Hashomer Hatzair members Council Bnei Shimon Region Northern Negev Affiliation Kibbutz Movement Coordinates 31°24′44.27″N 34°49′32.51″E / 31.4122972°N 34.8256972°ECoordinates: 31°24′44.27″N 34°49′32.51″E / 31.4122972°N 34.8256972°E Website www.dvir.org.il Dvir (Hebrew: דְּבִיר), also known as Dvira (Hebrew: דְּבִירָה), is a kibbutz in southern Israel. Located near Rahat and Beersheba, it falls under the jurisdiction of Bnei Shimon Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 406.
The kibbutz was established in 1951 by Hashomer Hatzair members from Hungary and took its name from the Biblical city of Dvira that was located in the area. The original residents were joined by immigrants from South America.
External links
- Official website
- Dvir Negev Information Centre
Kibbutzim Moshavim Communal settlements Giv'ot BarYouth villages Categories:- Bnei Shimon Regional Council
- Kibbutzim
- Kibbutz Movement
- Populated places established in 1951
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