Sde Tzvi
Place in Southern, Israel
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Sde Tzvi (Hebrew: שדה צבי, lit. 'Zvi Field') is a moshav in southern Israel. Located in the north-western Negev desert near Rahat, it falls under the jurisdiction of Merhavim Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 795.[1]
Sde Tzvi
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| Etymology: Zvi Field | |
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| Coordinates: 31°26′56″N 34°42′45″E | |
| Country |  Israel |
| District | Southern |
| Council | Merhavim |
| Affiliation | Agricultural Union |
| Founded | 1953 |
| Founded by | North African Jews |
| Population (2024)[1] | 795 |
History
The village was established in 1953 by Jewish immigrants and refugees from North Africa. It was named after Zvi Hirshfeld, a founder of Ruhama who also helped found the new moshav.