Bezbina
City in Akkar
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Bezbina (Arabic: بزبينا) is a small town in Akkar Governorate, Lebanon.
Bezbina (Aakkar)
بزبينا | |
|---|---|
City | |
  Bezbina (Aakkar) | |
| Coordinates: 34°30′56″N 36°11′43″E | |
| Country |  Lebanon |
| Governorate | Akkar |
| District | Akkar |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.93 km2 (2.29 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 660 m (2,170 ft) |
| Population (2009)[2] | |
• Total | 2,268 eligible voters |
| • Density | 382/km2 (991/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Dialing code | +961 |
The population in Bezbina is mainly Greek Orthodox Christians and Sunni Muslims.[2]
History
In 1838, Eli Smith noted the village, called Bzebina, located east of esh-Sheikh Mohammed. The inhabitants were Sunni Muslim, Greek Orthodox Christians and Maronites.[3]