Migdal, Israel

Migdal
  • מִגְדָּל
  • مغدال
Local council (from 1949)
Hebrew transcription(s)
 • ISO 259Migdal
Migdal from above
Migdal from above
Migdal is located in Northeast Israel
Migdal
Migdal
Migdal is located in Israel
Migdal
Migdal
Coordinates: 32°50′20.68″N 35°29′57.46″E / 32.8390778°N 35.4992944°E / 32.8390778; 35.4992944
Country Israel
DistrictNorthern
Founded1910
Government
 • Head of MunicipalityIsrael Sason Amrosi
Area
 • Total11,395 dunams (11.395 km2 or 4.400 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total2,031
 • Density180/km2 (460/sq mi)
Name meaningTower
Aerial view of Migdal
Migdal historical museum

Migdal (Hebrew: מִגְדָּל, lit. 'Tower') is a town in the Northern District of Israel. It was founded in 1948, and granted local council status in 1949.[2] In 2022 it had a population of 2,031. Migdal is located near Ginosar, and about 8 km north of Tiberias.[3] It has a shoreline on the Sea of Galilee, including the Tamar, Ilanot and Arbel beaches.

  1. ^ "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  2. ^ Ancient City of Magdala Unearthed in Israel
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