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Shmustar

Coordinates: 33°58′N 36°1′E / 33.967°N 36.017°E / 33.967; 36.017
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Shmustar
شمسطار
Shmustar
Shmustar
Shmustar
Shmustar is located in Lebanon
Shmustar
Shmustar
Location in Lebanon
Coordinates: 33°58′N 36°1′E / 33.967°N 36.017°E / 33.967; 36.017
Country Lebanon
GovernorateBaalbek-Hermel
DistrictBaalbek
Government
Area
 • Total
18 km2 (7 sq mi)
Elevation
1,250 m (4,101 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total
30,000
Time zoneUTC+2 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)+3
Area code9618

Shmustar, also spelled Shmistar or Chmistar (Template:Lang-ar) is a Lebanese town located in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon between Baalbeck and Zahleh, on the eastern slope of Mount Sannine. It overlooks the Bekaa Valley from an altitude of 1,250 metres (4,100 ft) above sea level. The town is 75 km (47 mi) from Beirut and 21 km (13 mi) from Baalbek.

History

In 1838, Eli Smith noted Shmustar's population as being predominantly Metawileh.[1]

References

  1. ^ Robinson and Smith, 1841, vol 3, 2nd appendix, p. 144

Bibliography

  • Robinson, E.; Smith, E. (1841). Biblical Researches in Palestine, Mount Sinai and Arabia Petraea: A Journal of Travels in the year 1838. Vol. 3. Boston: Crocker & Brewster.
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