Rahbeh

Rahbeh, Rahbé, (Arabic: رحبة) is a city located in Akkar Governorate, Lebanon. The dwellers are Greek-Orthodox and other confessions. In 2009, there were 6,133 eligible voters in Rahbeh.[2]

This article is about the municipality in Lebanon. For the medieval fortress in Syria, see al-Rahba.
Rahbeh
رحبة
Rahbeh
Location within Lebanon
Coordinates: 34°30′14″N 36°08′48″E
Country Lebanon
GovernorateAkkar
DistrictAkkar
Area
[1]
 • Total1,150 km2 (440 sq mi)
Elevation
[1]
560 m (1,840 ft)
Population
 • Totalaround 8,000
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Dialing code+961

History

In 1838, Eli Smith noted the village, whose inhabitants were "Greek" Christians, located south of esh-Sheikh Mohammed.[3]

Rahbeh is the second biggest village (in North Lebanon) having Christian-Orthodox population. It is known for having 365 springs and is reputed for making Lebanon's best shanklish.

Public figures residing in Rahbeh included: Elijah Gerges, Dr Wissam Mansour, owner of one of the best laboratories in Lebanon; Nicolas Mansour, first investigating judge of Mount Lebanon; Suzanne Mansour, Notary public in Zouk Mikael/Jounieh; Georges Mansour, Lawyer; Elie Mansour, engineer and owner of « Mansour Inara »

References
  1. Rahbeh, localiban
  2. "Municipal and ikhtiyariah elections in Northern Lebanon" (PDF). The Monthly. March 2010. p. 16, 21. Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. Robinson and Smith, 1841, vol 3, 2nd appendix, p. 185

Bibliography
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