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]
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.