Migdal, Israel
Migdal
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Local council (from 1949) | |
| Hebrew transcription(s) | |
| • ISO 259 | Migdal |
Migdal from above | |
| Coordinates: 32°50′20.68″N 35°29′57.46″E / 32.8390778°N 35.4992944°E | |
| Country | Israel |
| District | Northern |
| Founded | 1910 |
| Government | |
| • Head of Municipality | Israel Sason Amrosi |
| Area | |
• Total | 11,395 dunams (11.395 km2 or 4.400 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 2,031 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (460/sq mi) |
| Name meaning | Tower |
Migdal (Hebrew: מִגְדָּל, lit. 'Tower') is a town in the Northern District of Israel. It was founded in 1948, and granted local council status in 1949. In 2022 it had a population of 2,031. Migdal is located near Ginosar, and about 8 km north of Tiberias. It has a shoreline on the Sea of Galilee, including the Tamar, Ilanot and Arbel beaches.