Affiliation Moshavim Movement Founded 1949 University Achva Academic College | Population (2015) 1,124 Local time Saturday 10:53 PM | |
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Council Be'er Tuvia Regional Council Founded by Polish and Romanian immigrants Weather 11°C, Wind NE at 5 km/h, 69% Humidity | ||
Arugot (Hebrew: עֲרוּגוֹת, lit. Flowerbeds) is a moshav in central Israel. Located near Kiryat Malakhi, it falls under the jurisdiction of Be'er Tuvia Regional Council. In 2015 its population was 1,124.
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Map of Arugot, Israel
History
The moshav was founded in 1949 by immigrants from Poland and Romania on the land belonging to the depopulated Arab village of Qastina. Its name was taken from Chapter 17, verse 7 of the Book of Ezekiel.
References
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