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'''Jernaya''' ({{ |
'''Jernaya''' ({{Langx|ar|جرنايا}}) is a municipality located in [[Southern Lebanon|South Lebanon]], on the border between the districts of [[Jezzine District|Jezzine]] and [[Nabatieh District|Nabatiyeh]]. Its inhabitants are primarily [[Lebanese Maronite Christians|Maronite Catholics]]. |
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[[File:Jernaya village square.jpg|thumb|Jernaya village square]] |
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== Etymology == |
== Etymology == |
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The name "Jernaya" is a Syriac phrase directly translated as "from the gurnaye". Gurnaye is the plural of gurna: the bark, mortar, and plunge pits in rock..<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://books.rafed.net/view.php?type=c_fbook&b_id=2499&page=189 |title = معجم قرى جبل عامل | جرنايا : Jirnaya}}</ref> Its demonym({{ |
The name "Jernaya" is a Syriac phrase directly translated as "from the gurnaye". Gurnaye is the plural of gurna: the bark, mortar, and plunge pits in rock..<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://books.rafed.net/view.php?type=c_fbook&b_id=2499&page=189 |title = معجم قرى جبل عامل | جرنايا : Jirnaya}}</ref> Its demonym({{Langx|ar|جررناوي}}), transliterated as Jernaoui. |
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== Geography == |
== Geography == |
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Jernaya is located 17 km from [[Sidon|Saida]], and 57 km from [[Beirut]]. It is administratively part of the [[Districts of Lebanon|caza]] (Arabic: qada) of [[Jezzine District|Jezzine]]. It is separated by a valley to the South from the governorate of [[Nabatieh Governorate|Nabatiye]]. It has a surface area of 231 hectares. |
Jernaya is located 17 km from [[Sidon|Saida]], 22 km from [[jezzine]], and 57 km from [[Beirut]]. It is administratively part of the [[Districts of Lebanon|caza]] (Arabic: qada) of [[Jezzine District|Jezzine]]. It is separated by a valley to the South from the governorate of [[Nabatieh Governorate|Nabatiye]]. It has a surface area of 231 hectares. |
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Jernaya is completely surrounded by [[Lebanese Shia Muslims|Muslim Shia]] villages, except for the Maronite town of [[Kfar Chellal|Kfar Chelal]]. It borders the villages of [[Kfar Beit]], [[Kfarmelki|Kfar Melki]], Sarba and [[Kfar Fila]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.localiban.org/jernaya-3771 |title = Jernaya - Localiban}}</ref> |
Jernaya is completely surrounded by [[Lebanese Shia Muslims|Muslim Shia]] villages, except for the Maronite town of [[Kfar Chellal|Kfar Chelal]]. It borders the villages of [[Kfar Beit]], [[Kfarmelki|Kfar Melki]], Sarba and [[Kfar Fila]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.localiban.org/jernaya-3771 |title = Jernaya - Localiban}}</ref> |
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Being 460 m above sea level, Jernaya has a mild [[Mediterranean climate|Mediterranean mountainous climate]] (slightly cooler than Saida). On rare occasions, snowfall can occur between the months of December to February, however it usually melts within 24 hours.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/historyclimate/climatemodelled/nabatieh_lebanon_7870014 |title = Climate Nabatieh}}</ref> |
Being 460 m above sea level, Jernaya has a mild [[Mediterranean climate|Mediterranean mountainous climate]] (slightly cooler than Saida). On rare occasions, snowfall can occur between the months of December to February, however it usually melts within 24 hours.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/historyclimate/climatemodelled/nabatieh_lebanon_7870014 |title = Climate Nabatieh}}</ref> |
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The town is fed by drinking water from the Tassi spring project and an artesian well. |
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In 2014, [[Christianity in Lebanon|Christians]] made up 98.88% of registered voters in Jernaya. 88.48% of the voters were [[Lebanese Maronite Christians|Maronite Catholics]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lub-anan.com/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AD%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%B8%D8%A7%D8%AA/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AC%D9%86%D9%88%D8%A8/%D8%AC%D8%B2%D9%8A%D9%86/%D8%AC%D8%B1%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%A7/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B0%D8%A7%D9%87%D8%A8/|title=التوزيع حسب المذاهب للناخبين/ناخبات في بلدة جرنايا، قضاء جزين محافظة الجنوب في لبنان|website=إعْرَفْ لبنان}}</ref> |
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Jernaya's inhabitants are almost exclusively [[Lebanese Maronite Christians|Maronite Catholics]], with a [[Lebanese Melkite Christians|Greek Catholic]] minority. Most villagers only live in Jernaya during the summer, and have jobs in neighboring Saida or Beirut. |
Jernaya's inhabitants are almost exclusively [[Lebanese Maronite Christians|Maronite Catholics]], with a [[Lebanese Melkite Christians|Greek Catholic]] minority. Most villagers only live in Jernaya during the summer, and have jobs in neighboring Saida or Beirut. |
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Jernaya has a full-size [[basketball court]] on the Southeastern side (directly below the cemetery),<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Jerneya+Courts/@33.4890272,35.4775746,94m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x151eefa6ded08ac1:0x54ff50a7a07b3ac0!2zUsOpc2lkZW5jZSBkdSBHw6luw6lyYWwgw4lsaWUgSGF5ZWs!8m2!3d33.4885972!4d35.4740871!3m4!1s0x151eef99ee21e0df:0xfee6281300fa3476!8m2!3d33.4889632!4d35.4778643 |title = Google Maps}}</ref> and a community recreation center located on the ground floor of the municipality located downtown. There are two churches: Notre-Dame-de-Sainte-Marie (Our Lady of Saint Mary) and St. Elie chapel. The cathedral Notre-Dame-de-Jernaya (Our Lady of Jernaya) is currently under construction on the Eastern side of the village.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://alainibrahim.com/jernayachurch/history.php |title = Jernaya Church - سيدة جرنايا}}</ref> |
Jernaya has a full-size [[basketball court]] on the Southeastern side (directly below the cemetery),<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Jerneya+Courts/@33.4890272,35.4775746,94m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x151eefa6ded08ac1:0x54ff50a7a07b3ac0!2zUsOpc2lkZW5jZSBkdSBHw6luw6lyYWwgw4lsaWUgSGF5ZWs!8m2!3d33.4885972!4d35.4740871!3m4!1s0x151eef99ee21e0df:0xfee6281300fa3476!8m2!3d33.4889632!4d35.4778643 |title = Google Maps}}</ref> and a community recreation center located on the ground floor of the municipality located downtown. There are two churches: Notre-Dame-de-Sainte-Marie (Our Lady of Saint Mary) and St. Elie chapel. The cathedral Notre-Dame-de-Jernaya (Our Lady of Jernaya) is currently under construction on the Eastern side of the village.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://alainibrahim.com/jernayachurch/history.php |title = Jernaya Church - سيدة جرنايا}}</ref> |
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The hotel Erzel-Jernaya ({{ |
The hotel Erzel-Jernaya ({{Langx|ar|عرزال جرنايا}}) is located in the lush valley on the southern border of the village. The valley, which separates the [[Nabatieh Governorate|Nabatiye]] and [[South Governorate|South-Lebanon]] governorates with a river running through its trough, is completely vegetated as construction is forbidden to preserve its character. It is an ideal spot for [[hunting]], [[hiking]], and [[camping]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.marketerhub.online/business-model-new-vacation-location-lebanon-look-3erzel-jernaya/?fbclid=IwAR1P_yfhqCUEWQqejSJ0GJAUY_F64SxKLdoCe7RjfNF7OqZq34ob-BQfEbQ |title = The Business Model of a New Vacation location in Lebanon: A look into 3erzel Jernaya|date = 26 October 2017}}</ref> |
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The municipal cemetery (of Maronite confession) is located on the Eastern side of Jernaya. It contains a [[crypt]] for the deceased, numerous [[Burial vault (tomb)|tomb vaults]], and the [[mausoleum]] of General Elie Hayek. Saint-Elie chapel is located directly at the entrance of the cemetery.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Chapelle+Saint-Elie/@33.4890083,35.4765069,179m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x151eef299832ddd1:0x85f3e6f5b0c489f9!8m2!3d33.4890072!4d35.4770541 | title=Chapelle Saint-Elie}}</ref> |
The municipal cemetery (of Maronite confession) is located on the Eastern side of Jernaya. It contains a [[crypt]] for the deceased, numerous [[Burial vault (tomb)|tomb vaults]], and the [[mausoleum]] of General Elie Hayek. Saint-Elie chapel is located directly at the entrance of the cemetery.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Chapelle+Saint-Elie/@33.4890083,35.4765069,179m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x151eef299832ddd1:0x85f3e6f5b0c489f9!8m2!3d33.4890072!4d35.4770541 | title=Chapelle Saint-Elie}}</ref> |
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A [[swimming pool]] and [[tennis court]] complex is currently being built at the municipality's eastern border.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Piscine+municipale+de+Jernaya+-+%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%A8%D8%AD+%D8%A8%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9+%D8%AC%D8%B1%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%A7%E2%80%AD/@33.4916744,35.4822866,179m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x151ee97a9399f6b7:0x36f6a89a1848bf41!8m2!3d33.4916733!4d35.4828338|title=Piscine municipale de Jernaya - مسبح بلدية جرنايا|website=Piscine municipale de Jernaya - مسبح بلدية جرنايا}}</ref> |
A [[swimming pool]] and [[tennis court]] complex is currently being built at the municipality's eastern border.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Piscine+municipale+de+Jernaya+-+%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%A8%D8%AD+%D8%A8%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9+%D8%AC%D8%B1%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%A7%E2%80%AD/@33.4916744,35.4822866,179m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x151ee97a9399f6b7:0x36f6a89a1848bf41!8m2!3d33.4916733!4d35.4828338|title=Piscine municipale de Jernaya - مسبح بلدية جرنايا|website=Piscine municipale de Jernaya - مسبح بلدية جرنايا}}</ref> |
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Our lady of Jernaya, an old stone church built in 1847, located near the town square. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 14:58, 18 December 2024
Jernaya
جرنايا | |
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Municipality | |
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  Jernaya Location in Lebanon | |
| Coordinates: 33°29′18″N 35°28′20″E / 33.48833°N 35.47222°E | |
| Country |  Lebanon |
| Governorate | South Governorate |
| District | Jezzine District |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Metro | 2.31 km2 (0.89 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 460 m (1,510 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Area code | +961-7 |
Jernaya (Arabic: جرنايا) is a municipality located in South Lebanon, on the border between the districts of Jezzine and Nabatiyeh. Its inhabitants are primarily Maronite Catholics.
Etymology
The name "Jernaya" is a Syriac phrase directly translated as "from the gurnaye". Gurnaye is the plural of gurna: the bark, mortar, and plunge pits in rock..[1] Its demonym(Arabic: جررناوي), transliterated as Jernaoui.
Geography
Jernaya is located 17 km from Saida, 22 km from jezzine, and 57 km from Beirut. It is administratively part of the caza (Arabic: qada) of Jezzine. It is separated by a valley to the South from the governorate of Nabatiye. It has a surface area of 231 hectares.
Jernaya is completely surrounded by Muslim Shia villages, except for the Maronite town of Kfar Chelal. It borders the villages of Kfar Beit, Kfar Melki, Sarba and Kfar Fila.[2]
Being 460 m above sea level, Jernaya has a mild Mediterranean mountainous climate (slightly cooler than Saida). On rare occasions, snowfall can occur between the months of December to February, however it usually melts within 24 hours.[3]
The town is fed by drinking water from the Tassi spring project and an artesian well.
Demographics
In 2014, Christians made up 98.88% of registered voters in Jernaya. 88.48% of the voters were Maronite Catholics.[4]
Jernaya's inhabitants are almost exclusively Maronite Catholics, with a Greek Catholic minority. Most villagers only live in Jernaya during the summer, and have jobs in neighboring Saida or Beirut.
As the Lebanese government has not conducted a census since 1932, there is no official data on the population of any Lebanese city. According to the 2017 electoral roll (which only include people aged 21+), there are 1,390 voters:[5]
- 1,358 Maronite Catholics
- 32 Greek Catholics
Families include: Habib, Abi Najm, Al Hayek, Awad, Al khoury, Abboud, Antoun, and more
Government
Jernaya is a municipality as defined by the Lebanese Ministry of Interior and Municipalities.[6] The government consists of a mukhtar and a municipal council made up of 12 members. Following the 2016 municipal elections, its members are: Jean Aboud (president), Joe Antoun, Johnny Khoury, Joseph Azar, Elias Abi-Nahm, Jean Smaan, Charbel Hayek, Jean Saouaya, Nemr Hayek, Claude Hayek, George Jabbour, and Marie Najm.
Following a petition by the citizens of Jernaya, the Ministry of Agriculture published a decree stating that goats and livestock from neighboring villages are forbidden from entering the territory of the municipality (decree No. 11 on 14 March 1996).[7]
There are two voter circumscriptions in Jernaya: Public School Room No. 1 and Public School Room No. 2. They have 640 and 618 members on their electoral rolls, respectively.[5]
2016 municipal election
Two competing lists, each made up of 12 candidates, ran for the 12 seats of the municipal council. All members of List 1 were elected.
- List 1's leader: Jean Abboud (475 votes)
- List 2's leader: Fady Hayek (231 votes)
Attractions
Jernaya has a full-size basketball court on the Southeastern side (directly below the cemetery),[8] and a community recreation center located on the ground floor of the municipality located downtown. There are two churches: Notre-Dame-de-Sainte-Marie (Our Lady of Saint Mary) and St. Elie chapel. The cathedral Notre-Dame-de-Jernaya (Our Lady of Jernaya) is currently under construction on the Eastern side of the village.[9]
The hotel Erzel-Jernaya (Arabic: عرزال جرنايا) is located in the lush valley on the southern border of the village. The valley, which separates the Nabatiye and South-Lebanon governorates with a river running through its trough, is completely vegetated as construction is forbidden to preserve its character. It is an ideal spot for hunting, hiking, and camping.[10]
The municipal cemetery (of Maronite confession) is located on the Eastern side of Jernaya. It contains a crypt for the deceased, numerous tomb vaults, and the mausoleum of General Elie Hayek. Saint-Elie chapel is located directly at the entrance of the cemetery.[11]
A swimming pool and tennis court complex is currently being built at the municipality's eastern border.[12]
Our lady of Jernaya, an old stone church built in 1847, located near the town square.
References
- ^ "معجم قرى جبل عامل | جرنايا : Jirnaya".
- ^ "Jernaya - Localiban".
- ^ "Climate Nabatieh".
- ^ "التوزيع حسب المذاهب للناخبين/ناخبات في بلدة جرنايا، قضاء جزين محافظة الجنوب في لبنان". إعْرَفْ لبنان.
- ^ a b "Jernaya | Libandata.org". www.libandata.org.
- ^ "Municipality of Jernaya - Directory Details - DAWLATI". www.dawlati.gov.lb.
- ^ "الجامعة اللبنانية | التشريعات | يتعلق بوضع الحماية الاجبارية على كامل خراج بلدجرنايا قضاء جزين".
- ^ "Google Maps".
- ^ "Jernaya Church - سيدة جرنايا".
- ^ "The Business Model of a New Vacation location in Lebanon: A look into 3erzel Jernaya". 26 October 2017.
- ^ "Chapelle Saint-Elie".
- ^ "Piscine municipale de Jernaya - مسبح بلدية جرنايا". Piscine municipale de Jernaya - مسبح بلدية جرنايا.
External links
- Jernaya, Localiban
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