Harutzim
| Harutzim חָרוּצִים | |
|---|---|
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  Harutzim | |
| Coordinates: 32°13′39.36″N 34°51′52.56″E / 32.2276000°N 34.8646000°ECoordinates: 32°13′39.36″N 34°51′52.56″E / 32.2276000°N 34.8646000°E | |
| District | Central |
| Council | Hof HaSharon |
| Founded | 1951 |
| Population (2015)[1] | 889 |
Harutzim (Hebrew: חָרוּצִים, lit. Diligents) is a communal settlement in central Israel. Located in the Sharon plain near Ra'anana, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hof HaSharon Regional Council. In 2015 it had a population of 889.
History
The village was established in 1951. Its name is taken from a biblical verse;[2] (Proverbs 10:4): "The hand of the diligents makes rich."
References
- ↑ "List of localities, in Alphabetical order" (PDF). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ↑ 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
- Official website (Hebrew)
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