Yaroun
| Yaroun يارون |
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 Yaroun
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| Coordinates: 33°05′N 35°25′E / 33.083°N 35.417°ECoordinates: 33°05′N 35°25′E / 33.083°N 35.417°E | |
| Country |  Lebanon |
| Governorate | Nabatieh Governorate |
| District | Bint Jbeil District |
| Highest elevation | 800 m (2,625 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 750 m (2,461 ft) |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
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| Dialing code | +961 |
Yaroun (also spelled Yarun and in Arabic يارون) is a Lebanese village located in the Caza of Bint Jbeil in the Nabatiye Governorate in Lebanon.
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[edit] Geography
Yaroun occupies a hill with elevation ranging from 750 to 900 meters above sea level. The main agricultural products of Yaroun are olives, wheat, and tobacco.
Yaroun lies on the border with Israel. It overlooks Avivim, Dovev and Yir'on in the Israeli part of the border.
[edit] Religion
Yaroun is divided between mostly Shia Muslims and minority Christians. Ancient Phoenician maps depict Yaroun or Yarun to be one of the earliest Phoenician city states.[citation needed]
[edit] Social Life
While the majority of Yarounis visit Yaroun for the summer, approximately 60% to 70% of Yarouni natives reside outside of Lebanon.
[edit] Current Events
In July 2006, Yaroun, like other villages that string Lebanon's southern border, such as Ain Ebel, Debel, Qaouzah, and Rmaich, were caught by the indiscriminate gunfire of the Israeli army.[1]
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