- Matan, Israel
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Matan (Hebrew: מתן, lit. Gift) is a communal settlement in central Israel. Located near Yarhiv and Nirit, it falls under the jurisdiction of Drom HaSharon Regional Council. In 2007 it had a population of 3,300.
The village was founded in 1995, and took its name from the Bible, specifically Proverbs 18:16;
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.[1]
References
- ^ Proverbs Chapter 18 Mechon Mamre
External links
- Official website (Hebrew)
- Stylight, Matan, Israel
Kibbutzim Moshavim Adanim · Elishama · Gan Haim · Ganei Am · Gat Rimon · Givat Hen · Hagor · Kfar Ma'as · Kfar Malal · Kfar Sirkin · Magshimim · Neve Yamin · Neve Yarak · Sde Warburg · Sdei Hemed · Tzofit · Tzur Natan · Yarhiv · YarkonaCommunal settlements Matan · Nirit · Tzur YitzhakOther locations Coordinates: 32°9′27.36″N 34°58′24.6″E / 32.1576°N 34.9735°E
Categories:- Drom HaSharon Regional Council
- Community settlements in Israel
- Populated places established in 1995
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