Liman, Israel
Place in Northern, Israel
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Liman (Hebrew: לִימַן) is a moshav in northern Israel. Located in the Western Galilee about 5 km (3 mi) north of Nahariya, it falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Asher Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 895.[1] Its area is about 2400 dunams and most residents work in agriculture, including chicken raising.
Liman
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  Liman  Liman | |
| Coordinates: 33°3′32″N 35°6′46″E | |
| Country |  Israel |
| District | Northern |
| Council | Mateh Asher |
| Affiliation | Moshavim Movement |
| Founded | 1949 |
| Founded by | Demobilized soldiers |
| Population (2024)[1] | 895 |
History
The village was founded in 1949 by a group of demobilized soldiers on part of the lands of the depopulated Palestinian village of al-Bassa. It was originally called Tzahal,[2][3] but was later renamed "Liman" to honor the American senator Herbert H. Lehman.[4]
The Liman Nature Reserve is located about 1 km (1 mi) north of the settlement, an area of about 50 dunams on a section of the gravel ridge that was preserved.
A 3rd century painted tomb from the Roman period was discovered in the fields of Liman in 1994–1995. The tomb contained two skeletons, bottles, coins and pottery.[5]