Matan, Israel
| Matan מתן | |
|---|---|
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  Matan | |
| Coordinates: 32°9′27.36″N 34°58′24.60″E / 32.1576000°N 34.9735000°ECoordinates: 32°9′27.36″N 34°58′24.60″E / 32.1576000°N 34.9735000°E | |
| District | Central |
| Council | Drom HaSharon |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Population (2015)[1] | 3,613 |
| Website | www.matan.muni.il |
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 2015 it had a population of 3,613.
History
The village was founded in 1993, 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.[2]
Notable residents
References
- ↑ "List of localities, in Alphabetical order" (PDF). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ↑ Proverbs Chapter 18 Mechon Mamre
External links
- Official website (Hebrew)
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