Lakhish, Israel
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This article is about the moshav. For other uses, see Lakhish (disambiguation).
Lakhish (Hebrew: לָכִישׁ) is a moshav in the northern Negev in south-central Israel. Located south-east of Kiryat Gat, it falls under the jurisdiction of Lakhish Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 819.[1]
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Lachish
לָכִישׁ لاخيش | |
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Etymology: Named after Lachish | |
Coordinates: 31°33′42″N 34°50′34″E | |
Country | Israel |
District | Southern |
Council | Lakhish |
Affiliation | Moshavim Movement |
Founded | 1955 |
Founded by | Nahal |
Population (2022)[1] | 819 |
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The moshav was named after Lachish, the ancient town of the same name, which is now an archaeological tell, just north of the moshav.