Berekhya
Berekhya is a moshav in southern Israel. Located four kilometres east of Ashkelon, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hof Ashkelon Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 1,308.- Type: Village with 1,270 residents
- Description: moshav in Israel
- Also known as: “Berechija”, “Berekhia”, “Berekhyah”, and “Birkiya”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Ashkelon and Kfar Silver.
Ashkelon
Railway station
Shikma Prison
Prison
Shikma Prison is an Israeli prison located in Ashkelon. Shikma Prison is situated 3 km west of Berekhya.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mash’en and Hodaya.
Berekhya
- Categories: moshav, human settlement, residential area, and locality
- Location: Southern District, Israel, Middle East, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
31.67094° or 31° 40′ 15″ north
Longitude
34.62447° or 34° 37′ 28″ east
Population
1,270
Elevation
46 metres (151 feet)
Open location code
8G3PMJCF+9Q
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=residential
OpenStreetMap feature
place=village
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In Other Languages
From Czech to Turkish—“Berekhya” goes by many names.
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Berekhya and Mashen.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Brekhya Photovoltaic facility and מיכלי מים.
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