Gan Ner
Place in Northern, Israel
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Gan Ner (Hebrew: גַּן נֵר) is a community settlement in northern Israel. Located near the Green Line to the south of Afula, it falls under the jurisdiction of Gilboa Regional Council. In 2024, it had a population of 2,657.[1]
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| Coordinates: 32°31′53″N 35°20′19″E | |
| Country | Israel |
| District | Northern |
| Council | Gilboa |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Founded by | Moshavniks |
| Population (2024)[1] | 2,657 |
| Website | www.gan-ner.co.il |
History
The village was founded in 1987 by a group of families from the nearby moshavim, on the land of the depopulated Palestinian village of Al-Mazar.[2]
Gan Ner was named for Lord Barnett Janner.[3] In 1995 a new neighborhood was constructed in the community.
Home to the Hapoel Gilboa Galil basketball club which was formed in 2008, the village has a 2,057-seat sports arena.[citation needed]