Darchmezzine | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 34°17′24.0″N 35°47′02.4″E / 34.290000°N 35.784000°E | |
Country | Lebanon |
Governorate | North Governorate |
District | Koura District |
Area | |
• Total | 343 ha (848 acres) |
Elevation | 390 m (1,280 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 325 |
Time zone | UTC+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]
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.