Gilon (Hebrew: גִּילוֹן) is a community settlement in northern Israel. Located in the Lower Galilee on Mount Gilon seven kilometres west of Karmiel, it falls under the jurisdiction of Misgav Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 1,099.[1]

Gilon
Gilon is located in Northwest Israel
Gilon
Gilon
Coordinates: 32°54′10″N 35°14′10″E / 32.90278°N 35.23611°E / 32.90278; 35.23611
CountryIsrael
DistrictNorthern
CouncilMisgav
AffiliationMishkei Herut Beitar
Founded1980
Founded byMishkei Herut Beitar
Population
 (2022)[1]
1,099

History

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The village was established in 1980 by the Mishkei Herut Beitar movement as part of the Galilee lookouts plan to increase Jewish settlement in the area.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.