Kmehin

Kmehin (Hebrew: כְּמֵהִין, lit.'Truffle') is a secular moshav in the western Negev desert in Israel. Located near Nitzana, it falls under the jurisdiction of Ramat HaNegev Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 198.[1]

Kmehim
כְּמֵהִין
Etymology: truffle
Kmehim
Kmehim
Coordinates: 30°54′39″N 34°25′53″E
Country Israel
DistrictSouthern
CouncilRamat HaNegev
AffiliationMoshavim Movement
Founded1988
Population
 (2022)[1]
198

History

The moshav was founded in 1988 and was named for the truffles that grow in the area. Its main produce is cherry tomatoes, flowers, spices and peppers.

References

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