Poria – Neve Oved

Poria – Neve Oved (Hebrew: פּוֹרִיָּה - נְוֵה עוֹבֵד) is a community settlement in northern Israel. Located to the south-east of the Sea of Galilee near Tiberias, it falls under the jurisdiction of Emek HaYarden Regional Council.[2] In 2019 it had a population of 1,234.[1]

Poria - Neve Oved

פּוֹרִיָּה - נְוֵה עוֹבֵד
Poria - Neve Oved
Poria - Neve Oved
Coordinates: 32°44′40″N 35°32′20″E
Country Israel
DistrictNorthern
CouncilEmek HaYarden
Founded1949
Founded byNorth African immigrants
Population
 (2019)[1]
1,234

History

The village was founded in 1949 by immigrants from North Africa. In the past most of its residents worked in local factories or nearby kibbutzim, but today most are professionals working in Tiberias and the Lower Galilee.

References

  1. "Population in the Localities 2019" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  2. Poria – Neve Oved Galilee Development Authority (in Hebrew)
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