Amatzia, Israel

Amatzia (Hebrew: אֲמַצְיָה) is a moshav in south-central Israel. Located around 8 km southeast of Lakhish, it falls under the jurisdiction of Lakhish Regional Council. The population is a mix of religious and secular Israelis, and was 203 in 2022.

Amatzia
אֲמַצְיָה
أماتسیا
Hebrew transcription(s)
  standardAmatzya
  officialAmazya
A house in Amatzia built in the 1950s
Etymology: Named for Amaziah of Judah
Amatzia
Amatzia
Coordinates: 31°31′57″N 34°54′49″E
Country Israel
DistrictSouthern
CouncilLakhish
AffiliationMishkei Herut Beitar
Founded1955
Population
 (2022)
203
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