Yotvata

Yotvata (Hebrew: יָטְבָתָה, Arabic: يوتفاتا) is a kibbutz in southern Israel. Located on the Arabah road in the southern Negev, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hevel Eilot Regional Council. In 2021, it had a population of 735.

"Yotvat" is also the Hebrew name for Tiran Island.
Yotvata
יָטְבָתָה
يوتفاتا‎
Yotvata (Edom Mountains in the background).
Yotvata
Yotvata
Coordinates: 29°53′44″N 35°3′36″E
Country Israel
DistrictSouthern
CouncilHevel Eilot
AffiliationKibbutz Movement
Founded1951
Founded byIhud HaKvutzot VeHaKibbutzim Members
Population
 (2021)
735
Websitewww.yotvata.org.il

The Arabah valley is an arid desert where the average annual rainfall is less than 30 mm and temperatures often exceed 40 °C (104 °F) in summer and 21 °C (70 °F) in winter.

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