District Southern Affiliation Kibbutz Movement Founded 19 August 1943 | Council Sha'ar HaNegev Population (2015) 491 Local time Tuesday 6:12 AM | |
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Founded by Bessarabian Gordonia members Area 20,000 dunams (20 km or 8 sq mi) Weather 7°C, Wind SE at 5 km/h, 93% Humidity | ||
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Nir Am (Hebrew: נִירְעָם, ניר עם, lit. Nation Meadow) is a kibbutz in southern Israel. Located near Sderot and covering 20,000 dunams, it fall under the jurisdiction of Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council. In 2015 it had a population of 491.
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Map of Nir Am, Israel
History
The village was established on 19 August 1943 by immigrants from Bessarabia who were members of the Gordonia youth movement, including Zvi Guershoni, later a member of the Knesset. Over the years the kibbutz has also absorbed immigrants from Argentina, France and South Africa.
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