Ouyoun
| Ouyoun العيون |
|
|---|---|
| City | |
| Country |  Lebanon |
| Governorate | Mount Lebanon Governorate |
| District | Matn District |
| Government | |
| • Time Zone | GMT +2 (UTC) |
| • - Summer (DST) | +3 (UTC) |
| • Area Code(s) | (+961) 4 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10 km2 (4 sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Dialing code | +961 |
Ouyoun (Arabic: العيون translit. al-ʿouyoun) is a village in Mount Lebanon, Lebanon.
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Overview
Ouyoun or Aiyoun is a village in Mount Lebanon. It is mostly known for its rolling verdant hills, pine forest trees, water springs, that are vibrant with depth, movement and colors. It's Saint Joseph church inspires reverence and contemplation.
Etymology
The name Ouyoun means springs. The name is given because of the many water springs that are there.
Geography
Ouyoun is located north of Broumana. Area is about 10 km2. It is located 800 meters(2624 feet) above sea level and 10 miles (16 km) east of Beirut.
The people are mainly from the Abou Diwan family.
Demographics
The demographics of Ouyoun are all followers of the Christian faith with majority being the Maronite and Syrian Catholic with minorities being Greek Catholic and Greek Orthodox.
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