Metula

Metula (Hebrew: מְטֻלָּה) is a town in the Northern District of Israel. Metula is located next to the northern border with Lebanon. In 2021 it had a population of 1,693. Metula is the northernmost town in Israel.

This article is about the Israeli town. For the genus of gastropods, see Metula (gastropod). For the supertanker involved in an oil spill, see VLCC Metula oil spill.
Metula
  • מְטֻלָּה, מטולה‎
  • المطلة
Local council
Hebrew transcription(s)
 • ISO 259Mṭulla
 • Also spelledMetulla (unofficial)
Metula is located in Northeast Israel
Metula
Metula
Metula is located in Israel
Metula
Metula
Coordinates: 33°16′44″N 35°34′28″E
Country Israel
DistrictNorthern
Founded1896
Government
 • Head of MunicipalityDavid Azulai
Area
 • Total9,413 dunams (9.413 km2 or 3.634 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total1,693
 • Density180/km2 (470/sq mi)
Name meaning"Belle vue"[2]
Websitehttp://www.metulla.muni.il/
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