Nir Banim

Nir Banim is an agricultural moshav in the Be'er Tuvia Regional Council located in south-central Israel near Kiryat Gat. The settlement sits at approximately 80 meters above sea level and is home to around 730 residents.

The moshav was established in 1954 during a period of significant regional development in south-central Israel. This founding moment represented the expansion of agricultural settlements in the area.

The name Nir Banim means Sons' Meadow, referring to its founders who came from families of other agricultural settlements. The community preserves this connection to its origins in how residents identify with the settlement's founding story.

The settlement is accessible by local roads, and visitors can navigate using nearby Kiryat Gat as an orientation point. Most daily needs and basic services are within reach, whether on foot or by vehicle.

The settlement is notable for maintaining an almost exact balance between male and female residents, a striking characteristic for a small agricultural community. This equilibrium shapes how the community functions and interacts on a daily basis.

Location: Be'er Tuvia Regional Council

Inception: 1954

Elevation above the sea: 80 m

GPS coordinates: 31.67230,34.75430

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:22