Taraya

Taraya (Arabic: طاريا) is a village in the Baalbek District of the Baalbek-Hermel Governorate in Lebanon.[1] It has an area of 52 km2 (20 sq mi) and is at an elevation of 1,180 m (3,870 ft).[1]

Taraya

طاريا
Village
Nickname(s): 
home of Hamie family
Taraya
Location in Lebanon
Coordinates: 33°59′0″N 36°1′25″E
Country Lebanon
GovernorateBaalbek-Hermel Governorate
DistrictBaalbek District
Area
  Total52 km2 (20 sq mi)
Elevation1,180 m (3,870 ft)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)+3

History

In 1838, Eli Smith noted Taraya's population as being predominantly Metawileh.[2]

References

  1. "Taraya". Localiban. Localiban. 2007-12-07. Retrieved 2017-12-01.
  2. Robinson and Smith, 1841, vol 3, 2nd appendix, p. 144

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