Darchmezzine Explained

Darchmezzine
Subdivision Type1:Governorate
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within Lebanon
Pushpin Map Alt:Map showing the location of Darchmizzine within Lebanon
Pushpin Map:Lebanon
Utc Offset1 Dst:+3
Utc Offset1:+2
Timezone Dst:EEST
Timezone1:EET
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name2:Koura District
Subdivision Name1:North Governorate
Subdivision Name:
Population Total:325
Area Total Ha:343
Area Code:+961
Elevation M:390
Coordinates:34.29°N 35.784°W
Native Name Lang:دارشمزين
Settlement Type:Village

Darchmezzine, Dar Chmizzine, (Arabic: دارشمزين) is a Lebanese local authority which is located in Koura District, an administrative division of North Lebanon Governorate. The municipality is member of the Federation of Koura Municipalities.[1] In 1953, Darchmezzine had a population of 133 living in 30 households.[2]

Geography

Darchmezzine is located south of the town of Amioun and approximately 80 kilometers away north-northeast of Beirut. Situated between the sea and the mountains, Darchmezzine is characterized by a quiet rural atmosphere, a distinctive scenic view and a moderate Mediterranean climate. The area is rich of olive trees and orchards.

External links

34.284°N 35.7834°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Federation of Koura Municipalities - Localiban. Localiban. www.localiban.org. en. 2019-12-31.
  2. Salah Michel . Sawaya . March 1953 . Household Income and Expenditure in Al-Kura, Lebanon . https://web.archive.org/web/20230324182139/https://scholarworks.aub.edu.lb/bitstream/handle/10938/3411/t-122.pdf. 10938/3411. M.A. . 24 March 2023. 2023-03-24 . Scholarworks. Economics Dept., American University of Beirut, Lebanon. Beirut, Lebanon.