Tzur Yitzhak (Hebrew: צוּר יִצְחָק, lit. Rock of Yitzhak) is a community settlement in central Israel. Located near Tzur Natan and Kokhav Ya'ir, it falls under the jurisdiction of Drom HaSharon Regional Council. In 2019 it had a population of 6,361.[1]

Tzur Yitzhak צוּר יִצְחָק‎
Tzur Yitzhak
Coordinates: 32°14′28″N 34°59′51″E
Country	Israel
District	Central
Council	Drom HaSharon
Founded	2007
Population  (2019)[1]	6,361

History

The village was founded in June 2007 and named in memory of former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. It initially consisted of around 140 residential units in two different projects. There are plans for a total of around 2,650 dwellings in the settlement Its proximity to Highway 6 (Israel) and attractive real estate prices assisted in its rapid growth.

On 8 September 2012 Tzur Yitzhak was officially recognized as an independent locality with its own council, composed of 12 members.

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