Chahtoul
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| Chahtoul | |
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| Coordinates: 34°02′N 35°43′E / 34.033°N 35.717°ECoordinates: 34°02′N 35°43′E / 34.033°N 35.717°E | |
| Country | |
| Governorate | Mount Lebanon Governorate |
| District | Keserwan District |
| Elevation | 930 m (3,051 ft) |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
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| Dialing code | +961 |
Chahtoul (other names: Shahtoul, Shahtul) is a village in Lebanon, in the district of Mount-Lebanon and in the caza of Keserwan and situated at about 32 km from Beirut. Approximatively situated at 930 m above the sea level, it is an appreciated destination for camping.
It is the hometown of the famous Lebanese writer May Ziadeh.
Places to visit:
-Church of Saint-Joseph (town center);
-Saydet el Kalaa church and lady's holy cave;
-The cross on the hill.
Some of the biggest families in Chahtoul:Ziadeh,Salemeh,Obeid,Kallassy,Kallassi,Najem,El-Khoury(Known by EL-Zeer),Mnessa,
Chahtoul is in the Dioceses of Jounieh. May Ziadeh's statue in Chahtoul ....