Bahan, Israel

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Bahan
<templatestyles src="Script/styles_hebrew.css" />בַּחַן
Bahan is located in Israel
Bahan
Bahan
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District Central
Council Hefer Valley
Affiliation Kibbutz Movement
Founded 1954
Founded by South American immigrants
Population (2014) 896[1]
Website www.bahan.org.il

Bahan (Hebrew: <templatestyles src="Script/styles_hebrew.css" />בַּחַן‎) is a kibbutz in central Israel. Located near Bat Hefer, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hefer Valley Regional Council. In 2014 it had a population of 896.

History

The kibbutz was established in 1954 by a Nahal gar'in group made up of immigrants from South America. Nearby is an archaeological site named Tel Bahan.

Park Utopia

The kibbutz is the location of 'Park Utopia', an orchid and tropical flower garden and park.

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