Adma wa Dafneh

Adma wa Dafneh or Adma (Arabic: أدْما و الدّفنة or أدما) is a town in the Keserwan District of the Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate in Lebanon. The town consists of the villages of Adma and Dafneh. The town is located 27 kilometers north of Beirut on a cliff facing South.

Jounieh At Sunset From Adma

Adma wa Dafneh
أدما والدفنه
Town
أدما والدفنه
Adma wa Dafneh is located in Lebanon
Adma wa Dafneh
Adma wa Dafneh
Location in Lebanon
Coordinates: 34°1′21″N 35°38′50″E
Country Lebanon
GovernorateKeserwan-Jbeil
DistrictKeserwan
Government
 • MayorCharbel Hanna Chahwan
Area
 • Total2.733 km2 (1.055 sq mi)
Elevation
215 m (705 ft)
Highest elevation
330 m (1,080 ft)
Lowest elevation
100 m (300 ft)
Population
 (2015[1])
 • Total2,497
 • Density913.5/km2 (2,366/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Dialing code+961
WebsiteAdma wa Dafneh

Its elevation ranges between 100 and 330 meters above sea level and the town's total land area consists of 456 hectares. Adma wa Dafneh is markedly more vacant and vast than most Lebanese settlements, and is strongly connected to Jounieh and Tabarja to its south and north respectively. Adma wa Dafneh's inhabitants are predominantly Maronite Christians.[2]

Etymology

"Adam" (אדם in Hebrew) literally means red, and there is an etymological connection between adam and admah, admah designating "red clay" or "red ground" in a non-theological context. The Village of Adma was named after its fertile and rich soil which was covered by vegetation before urbanisation.[3]

Topography and History

Topography

Adma wa Dafneh is largely made up of sparse structures situated between thick brush and forestation on the limestone hillsides and cliffs of Kasrouane.

History

In February 1990, following the Taif agreement ending the 15 year civil war, the town was the site of a major battle between the Lebanese Army and Lebanese Forces (LF). Two hundred commandos loyal to General Michel Aoun were trapped in their base in Adma wa Dafna by Samir Geagea’s LF fighters until a truce was arranged, 17 February, to allow their evacuation.[4] Traces of the fighting can still be seen. The town also features a ruined Civil War-era structure with a hidden arms depository, now empty, that survived the war.

Residency and Accommodations

Residency

Adma wa Dafneh today is mostly home to the mid-class and the high society, as well as foreign diplomats and international business men working in Lebanon. The town includes some of the most prestigious gated communities in Lebanon such as BelHorizon Village and Admir. Mansions, large homes, as well as family buildings represent most of the dwellings in Adma.


Accommodations

The town has also managed to create its own ecosystem of accommodations which includes a Carrefour Market, convenience stores, gas stations, churches, a medical center, schools, restaurants, shops, hotels, etc.


References
  1. "Adma and Dafneh, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon - Population". Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  2. "Elections municipales et ikhtiariah au Mont-Liban" (PDF). Localiban. Localiban. 2010. p. 19. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 July 2015. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
  3. Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Adam". Behind the Name. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  4. Middle East International No 370, 2nd March 1990, Publishers Lord Mayhew, Dennis Walters MP; Jim Muir pp.6,7,8
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