Metula
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This article is about the Israeli town. For the genus of gastropods, see Metula (gastropod). For the supertanker involved in an oil spill, see VLCC Metula oil spill.
Metula (Hebrew: מְטֻלָּה) is a town in the Northern District of Israel. It abuts the Israel-Lebanon border. It had in 2022 a population of 1,740.
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Metula
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Hebrew transcription(s) | |
• ISO 259 | Mṭulla |
• Also spelled | Metulla (unofficial) |
Coordinates: 33°16′44″N 35°34′28″E | |
Country | Israel |
District | Northern |
Founded | 1896; 128 years ago (1896) |
Government | |
• Head of Municipality | David Azulai |
Area | |
• Total | 9,413 dunams (9.413 km2 or 3.634 sq mi) |
Population (2022)[1] | |
• Total | 1,740 |
• Density | 180/km2 (480/sq mi) |
Name meaning | "Belle vue"[2] |
Website | http://www.metulla.muni.il/ |
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