Hefer Valley Regional Council

The Hefer Valley Regional Council is a regional council in the Sharon plain that extends from Hadera to Netanya and is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea on one side. The territory includes several villages and settlements that form a varied rural and agricultural area.

The territory was developed in the 1920s through the acquisition of land by the Jewish National Fund, after which early settlements were established. These initial communities laid the foundation for the later growth of the region as an agricultural center.

The regional council encompasses settlements like kibbutzim and moshavim that were founded by people from Iran, Iraq, and other countries. These communities shape the daily life and local character of the region even today.

The region is accessed mainly through rural roads and has several local services distributed across the various communities. Visitors should keep in mind that it is a sprawling area best explored with your own transportation.

The area is home to the Ruppin Academic Center, an institution that has offered education and research in agricultural development since 1949. This facility has shaped the academic and practical culture of the entire region.

Location: Central District

Inception: 1940

Capital city: Kfar Monash

Website: https://hefer.org.il

GPS coordinates: 32.34292,34.91638

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:08