Ahuzat Barak
Ahuzat Barak (Hebrew: אֲחֻזַּת בָּרָק, lit. Barak Estate) is a community settlement in northern Israel. Located to the east of Afula, it falls under the jurisdiction of Jezreel Valley Regional Council. In 2019 it had a population of 2,279.[1]
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| Coordinates: 32°38′31.55″N 35°20′18.6″E | |
| Country |  Israel |
| District | Northern |
| Council | Jezreel Valley |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Population (2019)[1] | 2,279 |
| Website | Ahuzat Barak |
History
The village was established in 1998 on private land, and was named after the biblical figure of Barak (Judges 4:6), who defeated the army of Jabin, king of Hazor, in the Jezreel Valley. It has absorbed several immigrants from South America.
References
- "Population in the Localities 2019" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
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