Na'an
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| Na'an | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1930 |
| Founded by | Noar HaOved |
| Region | Center District |
| Council | Gezer |
| Industries | Agriculture |
| Affiliation | Kibbutz Movement |
| Website | www.naan.org.il |
Na'an (Hebrew: נַעַן) is a kibbutz near the city of Rehovot in Israel. Located within the Center District, it is under the jurisdiction of Gezer Regional Council, and borders the villages Ganei Hadar, Ramot Meir and Sitria.
The kibbutz was founded in 1930 by 42 members of the Noar HaOved youth group. Today there around 1300 people living in the kibbutz. No public transport enters the kibbutz. Entry restricted during the night by electric gates activated by calling a certain number from a cell phone.
Na'an is also known for being the namesake for an important nearby railway junction, between the Coastal railway and the Railway to Beersheba.
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