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Migdal, Israel
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Migdal (Hebrew: מִגְדָּל, lit. 'Tower') is a town in the Northern District of Israel. It was founded in 1948, and granted local council status in 1949.[2] In 2022 it had a population of 2,031. Migdal is located near Ginosar, and about 8 km north of Tiberias.[3] It has a shoreline on the Sea of Galilee, including the Tamar, Ilanot and Arbel beaches.
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Migdal
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Local council (from 1949) | |
Hebrew transcription(s) | |
• ISO 259 | Migdal |
Coordinates: 32°50′20.68″N 35°29′57.46″E | |
Country | ![]() |
District | Northern |
Founded | 1910 |
Government | |
• Head of Municipality | Israel Sason Amrosi |
Area | |
• Total | 11,395 dunams (11.395 km2 or 4.400 sq mi) |
Population (2022)[1] | |
• Total | 2,031 |
• Density | 180/km2 (460/sq mi) |
Name meaning | Tower |
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