Avtalion
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| Hebrew transcription(s) | |
| • Official | Avtalyon |
| Coordinates: 32°50′13″N 35°20′50″E / 32.83694°N 35.34722°E | |
| Country | |
| District | Northern |
| Subdistrict | Acre |
| Council | Misgav |
| Affiliation | Agricultural Union |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Population (2024) | 466 |
Avtalion (Hebrew: אבטליון) is a community settlement in northern Israel. Located in the Lower Galilee to the south of Arraba, it falls under the jurisdiction of Misgav Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 466.
The village was established in 1987 as a moshav shitufi, and was named after Abtalion, a rabbinic sage in the early pre-Mishnaic era. It was later converted to a community settlement. Avtalion is known for its production of olive oil.
About 77% of Avtalion's eligible voters voted in the 2026 Israeli legislative elections, compared with a 78% national voter turnout. Yashar received about 31% of Avtalion's votes, followed by The Democrats with 30% and Together with 19%.