Misgav

Misgav Regional Council is a regional council in the Northern District of Israel, located in the Upper Galilee. The council governs a cluster of settlements across a hilly, forested landscape that combines rural communities with small towns. The area includes a mix of Jewish and Arab communities and hosts a variety of kibbutzim, moshavim, and other communal settlements. The council’s geography and climate support agriculture, forestry, and nature-based tourism.

Established in 1981, Misgav Regional Council provides shared local government services to its member communities, including education, infrastructure, planning and zoning, and social services. It is governed by an elected head of the regional council and a council elected from the member communities. The administration coordinates cooperation with neighboring municipalities and national ministries on regional development projects and public initiatives.

Economy and culture in Misgav reflect its rural character and scenic setting. Agriculture remains a notable activity, with dairy farming and crop production contributing to the local economy, alongside small businesses and tourism tied to the natural landscape, hiking trails, and historic or archaeological sites. The region supports a range of educational and cultural facilities, including primary and secondary schools, community centers, and libraries, serving residents across the settlements. Misgav is frequently described as a region that blends agricultural heritage with developing residential communities, aiming to balance growth with the preservation of the natural environment.