Kfarhim, in the Chouf

Kfarhim is a town in the Chouf area, Mount Lebanon. Chouf App is a utility app for Chouf-area residents — it connects Kfarhim with Chouf-based stores for shopping and with a directory of trusted local trades.

elevation ~600 m

About Kfarhim

Kfarhim is a town in the Chouf District of Mount Lebanon at about 600 m above sea level roughly 30 km from Beirut. local agriculture includes fruit trees, figs, pears, vegetables, and pine.

Name & origin

The name is an Aramaic phrase meaning 'house of the in-law / father of the wife'. Sarcophagi, ancient presses and remains of old buildings were found in the village.

History

Local references connect Kfarhim with older place-name layers in the area.

Families

أبو خزام، أبو رجاس، أبو ضرغم، أبو نصر الدين، برجاس، الجعفري، الشحاري، شرف الدين، ضو، طريفة، طي، العالية

Notable people

Getting there

~34 km from Beirut · ~30 min drive

Common questions

Where is Kfarhim located?

The town of Kfarhim is in the Chouf district of Mount Lebanon, Lebanon, at around 600 m elevation.

How far is Kfarhim from Beirut?

Kfarhim is about 34 km from Beirut, roughly a 30-minute drive.

What does the name Kfarhim mean?

The name is an Aramaic phrase meaning 'house of the in-law / father of the wife'. Sarcophagi, ancient presses and remains of old buildings were found in the village.

Which families are from Kfarhim?

Families associated with Kfarhim include: أبو خزام, أبو رجاس, أبو ضرغم, أبو نصر الدين, برجاس, الجعفري, الشحاري, شرف الدين, ضو, طريفة, طي, العالية.

Who are some notable people from Kfarhim?

Notable people connected to Kfarhim include Dr. Anwar Abou Khazam, Mahmoud Ali Abou Dargham, Dr. Nabil Tay Abou Dargham.

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Local services & shops in Kfarhim

No providers are listed against Kfarhim specifically yet. Browse the Chouf directory to reach providers serving the Chouf area.

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