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Kfardebian, the highest village of Kessrwan, is situated at an altitude ranging between 600 and 2800m. It covers an area of 40 Km2 which makes it one the of the biggest villages in Lebanon. Its population amounts to 12000 inhabitants and it is located at a distance of 44 km from Beirut and 27 km from Jounieh. In summer and winter the village is full of activities. Those who live in the coast visit the region to enjoy its moderate climate. Ski lovers can practice ski in Faqra and Ouyoun Es- Siman. Kfardebian is known for its agricultural products and its honey and is rich in water that spring from two sources: Nebaa el- Laban and Nebaa el-Assal. We reach Kfardebian by taking the Beirut- Jounieh highway and than we turn to the right after the bridge of Nahr el-Kalb following the road that leads to the Kessrwan mountain where Kfardebian is situated.  Highway leading to Jounieh and to the canal of Nahr Al-Kalb Highway leading to Beirut To Kfardebiane To the Rey Jesus Zouk Mousbeh The touristic site of Jeita The roundabout of Jeita To Sheilé Daraya To Balouneh Saint George hospital, Ajaltoun The roundabout of Ajaltoun The roundabout of Rayfoun Klayaat Achkout Faytroun To Kfardebian and the Ski resorts in Fakra, Oyoun-es-Siman, Bkaatouta & Baskinta To Hrajel, Mayrouba and Faraya. The Bridge of Nahr Al-Salib The village of Kfardebian
Historical note The name is of semitic origin and it derives from the Syriac which means "the village of deers". The history of Kfardebiane goes back to an ancient period which remains mysterious until now through shortage of archeological and historical origins. Kferdebiane became in the modern age the center of Al -Jird state during the Moutassarifiya period (1860-1914). In 1900 the first municipality was established and was considered the first one in Kessrwane. In Wadi Al-Salib we find houses, mills and oil-works that are evidence of the village prosperity and fame. The village of today consists of 3600 houses and 15 churches and convents built between the 16 th century and the 20 th, two schools and 6 clubs among which we find a dispensary (opened from 9 till 15 o'clock p.m, tel: 09/710163), 2 drugstores, a post office and a police station. |