District Northern Region Golan Heights Population (2015) 321 Founded 1978 | Council Golan Regional Council Affiliation Kibbutz Movement Website ortal.org.il | |
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Ortal (Hebrew: אוֹרְטַל) is an Israeli settlement and kibbutz in the northern Golan Heights. Located 915 meters above sea level and 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Katzrin, it falls under the jurisdiction of Golan Regional Council. In 2015 it had a population of 321.
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Map of Ortal
The international community considers Israeli settlements in the Golan Heights illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.
Econonmy
The kibbutz's vineyard, affiliated with the Golan Winery, produces several varieties of grapes.
References
Ortal, Golan Heights Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA