Neve Zohar
נְוֵה זֹהַר نفة زوهر | |
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Coordinates: 31°9′8″N 35°21′55″E / 31.15222°N 35.36528°E | |
Country | Israel |
District | Southern |
Council | Tamar |
Population (2022)[1] | 53 |
Website | www |
Neve Zohar (Hebrew: נְוֵה זֹהַר) is a community settlement in southern Israel. Located on the junction of Highway 31 and Highway 90 (Zohar Junction), on the shores of the Dead Sea and 23 km from Arad by road, it falls under the jurisdiction of Tamar Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 53.[1]
The village is the closest permanent settlement to the Ein Bokek Dead Sea hotel area and hosts the regional council's offices. It is the lowest village in the world.