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.
From 1954 to 1963, Kfar Ekron was part of the Givat Brenner regional council. In 1963, the name of the town changed to Kiryat Ekron and it became an independent local entity.