From 1954 to 1963, Kfar Ekron belonged to the Givat Brenner regional council. In 1963, the name of the town was changed to Kiryat Ekron, and it became an independent local municipality.
Between 1954 and 1963, Kfar Ekron was governed by the Givat Brenner regional council. In 1963, the town renamed itself as Kiryat Ekron and established its independence as a local municipality.