Gilon
Place in Northern, Israel
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Gilon (Hebrew: גִּילוֹן) is a community settlement in northern Israel. Located in the Lower Galilee on Mount Gilon seven kilometres west of Karmiel, it falls under the jurisdiction of Misgav Regional Council. In 2023 it had a population of 1,221.[1]
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| Coordinates: 32°54′10″N 35°14′10″E | |
| Country | Israel |
| District | Northern |
| Council | Misgav |
| Affiliation | Mishkei Herut Beitar |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Founded by | Mishkei Herut Beitar |
| Population (2023)[1] | 1,221 |
History
The village was established in 1980 by the Mishkei Herut Beitar movement as part of the Galilee lookouts plan to increase Jewish settlement in the area.