Mashen
Mash'en is a moshav in southern Israel. Located near Ashkelon, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hof Ashkelon Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 946.Places of Interest
Highlights: Ashkelon and Shikma Prison.
Ashkelon
Railway station
The Ashkelon railway station is a railway station that is located in Ashkelon, Israel. Ashkelon is situated 2½ km northwest of Mashen.
Shikma Prison
Prison
Shikma Prison is an Israeli prison located in Ashkelon. Shikma Prison is situated 3 km west of Mashen.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Berekhya and Hodaya.
Mashen
- Type: Village
- Category: locality
- Location: Southern District, Israel, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
31.65764° or 31° 39′ 28″ north
Longitude
34.62378° or 34° 37′ 26″ east
Open location code
8G3PMJ5F+3G
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place=village
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In Other Languages
From French to Hebrew—“Mashen” goes by many names.
- French: “Mash’en”
- Hebrew: “משען”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Berekhya and Hodiya.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: מיכלי מים and Beit Shikma Photovoltaic facility.
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