Matan, Israel
Community settlement in central Israel
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Matan (Hebrew: מתן, lit. 'Gift') is a community settlement in central Israel. Located near Yarhiv and Nirit, it falls under the jurisdiction of Drom HaSharon Regional Council. In 2023 it had a population of 3,212.[1]
Matan
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  Matan | |
| Coordinates: 32°9′27″N 34°58′25″E | |
| Country | Israel |
| District | Central |
| Council | Drom HaSharon |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Population (2023)[1] | 3,212 |
| Website | www.matan.muni.il |
History
The community was founded in 1993, and took its name from[2] the Bible, specifically Proverbs 18:16:
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.[3]
Its establishment was part of Minister of Housing and Construction Ariel Sharon's 'seven stars' plan to increase Jewish communities along the Green Line.[4]