Shekhanya (Hebrew: שְׁכַנְיָה) is a community settlement in northern Israel. It is named after a priest family from the Bible (2 Chronicles 24:11). Located in the Galilee between Karmiel and Shefar'am, it falls under the jurisdiction of Misgav Regional Council. In 2019 it had a population of 814.[1]

Shekhanya שְׁכַנְיָה‎
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Coordinates: 32°50′52″N 35°14′53″E
Country	Israel
District	Northern
Council	Misgav
Affiliation	Agricultural Union
Founded	1980
Population  (2019)[1]	814
Website	www.shekhanya.org.il

History

The village was established in 1980 as part of the Lookouts in the Galilee plan to increase Jewish settlement in the area. The community had been formed in 1978.

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