Aazour
Azour
عازور | |
|---|---|
  Azour Location in Lebanon | |
| Coordinates: 33°33′N 35°32′E / 33.550°N 35.533°E | |
| Country | Lebanon |
| Governorate | South Governorate |
| District | Jezzine District |
| Elevation | 2,723.23 ft (830 m) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | +3 |
Azour (also spelled Aazour) is a village in Lebanon, located 22 km (14 mi) from Sidon and 63 km (39 mi) south of Beirut. It is 830 meters (2723.23 ft; 907.688 yd) above sea level. Azour's area stretches for 263 hectares (2.63 km²; 1.01518 mi²).
The municipality of Azour is located in the Kaza of Jezzine, one of the eight mohafazats (governorates) of Lebanon.
Social life
The village population is around 1306. The majority of this population is settled in Beirut and its suburbs and treat the village as a summer destination to get away from the heat and bustle of the capital.
The inhabitants of Azour are mainly followers of the Maronite church.
Families
The major family name in Azour is Azouri عازوري(spelled also Azoury). All Lebanese with the Azoury family originate from the village of Azour.
Notable People
References
See also
http://www.localiban.org/spip.php?article3768
