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Ehmej is located in the center of the Jbeil Mountains, 1250 meters above sea level, 22 km away from the region\u2019s center, 60 km from the capital Beirut and has a population of 5000 people.<\/p>\n
The name of Ehmej has 2 possible origins: the first is Aramaic which means \u201cthe hidden\u201d because it is located between various forests, the second is Syriac, and means \u201ctop of the valley\u201d.<\/p>\n
Ehmej enjoys a strategic location in Jbeil and host many roads that connect the region and the Mount Lebanon governorate with:<\/p>\n
– The governorate of Northern Bekaa through Jbeil-Ehmej- Laklouk- Akoura until the city of Baalbek.<\/p>\n
– The governorate of Northern Lebanon through Ehmej- Laklouk- Tannourin- Hadath Al-Hebeh until the city of Al-Arz.<\/p>\n
Ehmej is encircled from the east and north east by Tannourin and Mazraet Al-Sayad, from the north by Mechmech and Jaj, by Torzaya and Anaya from the west and Almat as well as Qartaba from the south.<\/p>\n
Ehmej is renowned for its bewildering nature extending between Anaya and Laklouk. Forests constitute around 70% of its lands. It is also a refuge for flora and fauna diversity. We mention in particular: Iris, oak, juniper, and Malloul and wild animals and birds such as foxes, hyenas, etc\u2026<\/p>\n
Ehmej has 13 churches as well as several others in the region, that are highly important to religious tourism.<\/p>\n
Residential neighborhoods in the town of Ehmej:<\/p>\n
Al-Shaab, Al-Owaini, Al-Sharfa, Bersaisa, Hay Al-Worood, As-Saha, Shwar As-Shir, Bkarta, Ain Al-Dayaa, Ain Al-Deir, Hayoun, Al-Karkouf, Al-Araybat, Al-Mokhada, Ain Al-Hamam, Al-Borj, Sheryata, Arousat, Shekhnaya.<\/p>\n
Families in Ehmej:<\/p>\n
Al-Khoury, Khalife, Gebrayel, Abi Ramia, Barakat, Zakhia, Abi Semaan, Al-Ghobri, Ziady, Abi Younes, Daher, Abi Khalil, Abi Saad, Abi Awad, Kostantin, Al-Hayek, Abi Issa, Al-Kossaifi, Abi Sleiman, Al-Mujaber, Hardan, Maroun, Bechara, Matta, Koberyanos, Iliya, Nkoula, Moussa.<\/p>\n
Schools:<\/p>\n
The school of Our Lady of the Rock – the Maronite Sisters of the Holy Family (primary)<\/p>\n
Ehmej Official School (primary and secondary education)<\/p>\n
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Clubs and Associations: Hafroun Sports Club<\/p>\n
The Association for the Development of Ehmej<\/p>\n
The Social Cultural Association<\/p>\n
Ehmej Fraternity.<\/p>\n
The Board of Our Lady of the Rock<\/p>\n
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary<\/p>\n
Apostolic Movement<\/p>\n
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Agricultural production: In Ehmej, villagers produce vegetables and fruits such as cherries, pears, peachpulms, apples, and grapes. Recently, a new agricultural trend emerged: chest nuts and kiwis\u2026<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Poultry and livestock productions also thrive in the town<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n