Zohar, Israel

Zohar
זוהר, זֹהַר
زوهر
Etymology: Brightness
Zohar is located in Ashkelon region of Israel
Zohar
Zohar
Coordinates: 31°35′43″N 34°41′32″E / 31.59528°N 34.69222°E / 31.59528; 34.69222
CountryIsrael
DistrictSouthern
CouncilLakhish
AffiliationAgricultural Union
Founded1956
Founded byAlgerian and Tunisian Jews
Population
 (2022)
327[1]

Zohar (Hebrew: זֹהַר, lit. Brightness) is a moshav in southern Israel. Located near the city of Kiryat Gat, it falls under the jurisdiction of Lakhish Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 327.[1]

A large lake that serves as a reservoir lies near the town.

  1. ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.