Nirim

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Nirim (Hebrew: נִירִים, lit. Meadows) is a kibbutz in the northwestern Negev in Israel. Located near the border with the Gaza Strip, about 7 kilometers east of Khan Yunis, it falls under the jurisdiction of Eshkol Regional Council.[2] In 2021 it had a population of 407.[1]

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Nirim
נִירִים‎
نيريم
Nirim defenders in 1948
Nirim defenders in 1948
Nirim is located in Northwest Negev region of Israel
Nirim
Nirim
Coordinates: 31°20′6″N 34°23′45″E
CountryIsrael
DistrictSouthern
CouncilEshkol
AffiliationKibbutz Movement
Founded6 October 1946
Founded byHashomer Hatzair members
Area
22,000 dunams (22 km2 or 8 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
407
 • Density19/km2 (48/sq mi)
Websitewww.nirim.co.il
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