Mazraat Yachouh
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| name = Mazraat Yachouh
| native_name = مزرعة يشوع
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| subdivision_name1 = Mount Lebanon Governorate
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| subdivision_name2 = Matn District
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Mazraat Yachouh ({{langx|ar|مزرعة يشوع}}, {{langx|fr|Municipalité de Mazraat Yachoua}}), also spelled Mazraat Yachouaa, is a municipality in the Matn District of the Mount Lebanon Governorate of Lebanon, situated approximately 16km east of Beirut. In 2006, the municipality had two public schools and one private school, with an enrollment of 299 and 218 students, respectively. {{Cite web|url=https://www.localiban.org/mazraat-yachouaa-4523|title=Mazraat Yachouaa - Localiban|website=www.localiban.org}}
Etymology
The exact origin of the village name Mazraat Yachouh is unknown, but the name is Arabic for "Jacob Farm."
Demographics and Government
Geography
Mazraat Yachouh is located at {{coord|33.55|N|35.38|E|type:city_scale:20000}}. It is situated in central Lebanon, east of Beirut, west of the town of Bikfaya, and south west of Mount Sannine.
Religion
Consistent with the majority of the Matn District, the vast majority of inhabitants of Mazraat Yachouh are Christians, containing Maronite, Greek Orthodox, and other denominations of Christian minorities.