Ain Akrine
Maronite village in Koura District, Lebanon
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Ain Akrine (Arabic: عين عكرين), also spelled Ain Aakrine, is a Maronite village in Koura District of Lebanon.[1] It was established in the early 19th century.
Ain Akrine
عين عكرين | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Country |  Lebanon |
| Governorate | North Governorate |
| District | Koura District |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.162 km2 (0.449 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 96 |
| • Density | 83/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Dialing code | +961 |
History
Before the 19th century, the land on which Ain Akrine stands today, was owned by AL HAJJ Youssef from Bnehrane. Following a dispute between two brothers, the family of EL KHOURY Ibrahim migrated from Kfarshakhna and settled in Ain Akrine. During the Ottoman occupation, a group of Christians lived in this town to escape oppression. The village is also known as Nawous Town.[2] In 1953, Ain Akrine had a population of 242 living in 36 households.[3]
Demographics
In 2014 Christians made up 99.65% of registered voters in Ain Akrine. 93.39% of the voters were Maronite Catholics.[4]
