Located in the Galilee to the south of Arraba, it falls under the jurisdiction of Misgav Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 466.[1]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.[2]
