Darchmezzine
Human settlement in Koura District, Lebanon
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Darchmezzine (Arabic: دار شمزين, romanized: Dār Shmezzīn), also spelled Darchmizzine, Dar Chmezzine or Dar Chmizzine, is a Lebanese local authority which is located in the Koura District, an administrative division of the North Governorate of Lebanon. 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
دار شمزين | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Darchmezzine Location within Lebanon | |
| Coordinates: 34°17′24.0″N 35°47′02.4″E | |
| Country |  Lebanon |
| Governorate | North Governorate |
| District | Koura District |
| Area | |
• Total | 343 ha (850 acres) |
| Elevation | 390 m (1,280 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 325 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Area code | +961 |
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.
Demographics
In 2014, Christians made up 98.98% of registered voters in Darchmezzine. 80.46% of the voters were Greek Orthodox and 16.50% were Maronite Catholics.[3]
