Darchmezzine

Village in North Governorate

34°17′24.0″N 35°47′02.4″E / 34.290000°N 35.784000°E / 34.290000; 35.784000Country

LebanonGovernorateNorth GovernorateDistrictKoura DistrictArea

• Total343 ha (848 acres)Elevation

390 m (1,280 ft)Population

• Total325Time zoneUTC+2 (EET) • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)Area code+961

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.

References

^ Localiban. "Federation of Koura Municipalities - Localiban". www.localiban.org. Retrieved 2019-12-31.
^ Sawaya, Salah Michel (March 1953). Household Income and Expenditure in Al-Kura, Lebanon (PDF). Scholarworks (M.A.). Beirut, Lebanon: Economics Dept., American University of Beirut, Lebanon. hdl:10938/3411. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-03-24.