Lakhish, Israel
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.
Lachish
לָכִישׁ لاخيش | |
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| Etymology: Named after Lachish | |
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) | 819 |
The moshav was named after Lachish, the ancient town of the same name, which is now an archaeological tell, just north of the moshav.
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