Eilot
אֵילוֹת | |
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Hebrew transcription(s) | |
• official | Elot |
Coordinates: 29°34′53″N 34°57′47″E / 29.58139°N 34.96306°E | |
Country | Israel |
District | Southern |
Council | Hevel Eilot |
Affiliation | Kibbutz Movement |
Founded | 1962 |
Founded by | Eilat Residents |
Population (2022)[1] | 375 |
Website | www.eilot-tourism.co.il |
Eilot (Hebrew: אֵילוֹת) is the southernmost kibbutz in Israel. It is located in the Aravah Valley, near the border with Jordan. Eilot is less than a kilometer north of Eilat, and just over 3 kilometers north of the Red Sea. It falls under the jurisdiction of Hevel Eilot Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 375.[1]
It is noted for its date orchard, though vegetables, other fruits, fishing and tourism are major industries.