Neve Harif
Kibbutz in southern Israel
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Neve Harif (Hebrew: נְוֵה חָרִיף) is a kibbutz in southern Israel. Located in the Arabah valley near Eilat, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hevel Eilot Regional Council. In 2023 it had a population of 135.[1]
Neve Harif
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| Coordinates: 30°2′20″N 35°2′10″E | |
| Country |  Israel |
| District | Southern |
| Council | Hevel Eilot |
| Affiliation | Kibbutz Movement |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Founded by | Jewish Urbanites |
| Population (2023)[1] | 135 |
History
The kibbutz was founded in 1983 by city dwellers who wanted to establish a kibbutz that would combine the kibbutz ideology with a modern daily lifestyle. The community was established on a temporary site named Shitim, moving to the current site a year later. The kibbutz was originally named Avida (Hebrew: אבידע) based on its location, but was renamed Neve Harif in honour of Knesset member and kibbutz activist Moshe Harif who was killed in a car crash in 1982.
As of 2023, the population was reported at 135. In older data: in 2008 the population was 127.
According to a 2021 demographic breakdown, the population then was around 108 (with slight fluctuations over years).
Age distribution (2021): majority working-age (15–64), some children (0–14), and a small elderly population (65+).
Ethnic composition: mostly Jewish residents.
Given its small size (around 25–30 families per some older sources) and remote location, Neve Harif is a small, tight-knit kibbutz community.