Neot Golan

Town Profile

Town Name: Neot Golan
Origin of Name: The name of the settlement "Neot Golan" consists of two parts: "Neot" and "Golan". "Neot" means a pleasant and comfortable place. "Golan" refers to the Golan Heights region, where the settlement is located. The combination of the two parts expresses the s
Population:
Founding Date: 1968
Town Elevation: 320 meters above sea level
Local Employment: Work in education
Agriculture: Orchards - pears, apples, avocado, kiwi, and olives, almonds and grape vineyards, turkey farms, dairy farms and beef cattle herds.
Tourism: B&Bs

Background & Settlement

The settlement was established at the Fiq intersection after the Six-Day War as a "Moshbutz" (a combination of a moshav and a kibbutz); 5 years later, the founders moved to the permanent settlement in its current location. Today, Neot Golan is a worker

Education

Early Childhood – Daycare [from age 3 months] and two kindergartens in a secular community atmosphere. The early childhood education system is open year-round including vacations and holidays.
Community-Social Education – Informal – The settlement places great emphasis on values-based, experiential education highlighting connection to the Golan environment and community values.
Schools – Neot Golan children study at a variety of elementary and secondary schools across the Golan.

Community

Community Characteristics: Heterogeneous population – residents from moshavim, kibbutzim, and cities. A multigenerational community spanning three generations.

Absorption: