Ouyoun () is a village in Mount Lebanon, Lebanon.
Overview Ouyoun or Aiyoun is a village in Mount Lebanon, Lebanon. It is mostly known for its rolling verdant hills, pine forest trees, and water springs.
Etymology The name 'Ouyoun' means springs in Arabic. The name is given because of the many water springs that are there.
Geography Ouyoun is located east of Brummana. Area is about 10 km2. It is located 800 meters(2624 feet) above sea level and 10 miles (16 km) east of Beirut.
Ouyoun's inhabitants are mainly from the Abou Diwan family, with many inhabitants also from the Chakhtoura family.
Demographics The demographics of Ouyoun are all followers of the Christian faith with majority being the Maronite and Syriac Catholic with minorities being Greek Catholic and Greek Orthodox.
References and footnotes
External links Aayoun, localiban