Kaifun

Kaifun (Arabic: كيفون), (also transliterated Kaifoun, Keyfoun and Kayfoun) is a village in Aley District, Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon. It is bordered by Souk El Gharb to the north, Ain Aanoub and Bechamoun to the west and Baissour to the south. It is around 800 meters above sea level and 26 kilometers away from Beirut.

Kaifun
كيفون
Keyfoun
Kaifun
Location in Lebanon
Coordinates: 33°47′07″N 35°33′33″E
Country Lebanon
GovernorateMount Lebanon Governorate
DistrictAley District
Area
  Total0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2)
Elevation
2,600 ft (800 m)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)+3

Kaifun is a popular summer recreational destination for Beirut's residents, and is famous for its Pine forest and view of the Mediterranean Sea.

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