أمیون

Amioun (; ) is the capital of the predominantly Greek Orthodox Koura District (from the Greek word χώρα (Khôra) which etymologically means "space," "place," "land," or "region") in North Lebanon. The town belongs to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Tripoli and Al-Koura (; ).

Key facts

Settlement.name: Amioun
Settlement.native_name: أميون
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.pushpin_map: Lebanon
Settlement.pushpin_map_alt: Map showing the location of Amioun within Lebanon
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location within Lebanon
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Governorate
Settlement.subdivision_name1: North Lebanon Governorate
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Koura District
Settlement.established_date: circa 4,000 B.C.
Settlement.founder: Phoenicians
Settlement.government_type: Municipality
Settlement.leader_title: Mayor
Settlement.leader_name: Malek Fares
Settlement.area_total_km2: 11.4
Settlement.area_note: along the "Cedars' way"