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Aaïtanît, Lebanon

Béqaa · Lebanon

Aaïtanît is a small city in Béqaa, Lebanon with a population of 6,800. Elevation: 3,448 ft (1,051 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,800 Population 1,236/sq mi density
3,448 ft Elevation 1,051 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
34.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Beirut Timezone

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About Aaïtanît

Aitanite/ Aitaneet is a village in Lebanon, in the West Beqaa region. Aitanit is located in the southern region of Lebanon, particularly the Beqaa Valley. Aitanit is also located about 1070 meters above sea level and is currently on the edge of a mountain. Below the mountain and the village is Lake Quaroun. In addition, the villages overlooks the village Qaraoun, which is just across the lake, And it also lays north of the town Mashghara. The whole region around the village are farmlands and pastures filled with grape, olive trees, and many other fruit plants.

People

Population6,800
Density1,236/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain34.6 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation3,448 ft (1,051 m)
Population6,800
Population Density1,236 / sq mi
Elevation3,448 ft (1,051 m)
Coordinates33.5614°, 35.6703°
TimezoneAsia/Beirut
Country🇱🇧 Lebanon
State / ProvinceBéqaa
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation34.6 inches (878 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Aaïtanît

Aaïtanît is a small city in Lebanon (Béqaa) with a population of 6,800. The city sits at an elevation of 3,448 feet (1,051 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Beirut.

Aaïtanît enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,448 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above Lebanon avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,448 ft (1,051 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²)
Population Density1,236/sq mi
Coordinates33.5614°N, 35.6703°W
TimezoneAsia/Beirut

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.6"
9% below Lebanon avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.46"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

67 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1.

Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 43 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 28 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria M4.9 105 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 27 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 132 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 50 km
Feb 22, 2023 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.4 96 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 41 km
Jun 20, 1993 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.3 89 km
Jan 21, 2023 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria M4.3 144 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 35 km
Mar 9, 1992 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon M4.2 102 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 22 km
Dec 3, 1996 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.1 25 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 107 km
Feb 8, 1999 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon M4.1 55 km
Feb 8, 2023 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon M4.1 96 km
Jun 13, 2008 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 34 km
Jun 12, 2008 6 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 33 km
Aug 4, 1997 4 km SW of ‘Ein Qun?ya, Israel M4.0 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1759 AKKO Earthquake 8.0 m 2,000 64 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake - 6,000 64 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake - 30,000 31 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake - 70,000 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 8.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 44°F (7°C) 6.9 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
October 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
December 46°F (8°C) 6.7 in

Aaïtanît has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 43°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Aaïtanît

Institution Type Founded Website
lebanese international college College - ,

Schools in Aaïtanît

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole technique supérieure de Machghara - - - -
saghbine official school - - - -
ثانوية مشغرة الرسمية - - - -
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Radio Stations near Aaïtanît

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Liban Libre arabic music, general MP3
Al Bal Radio - MP3 128 kbps
lbi Radio arabic, arabic music MP3 128 kbps
Tripoli FM Lebanon music MP3 128 kbps
Sawt El Ghad music MP3 128 kbps
91.7FM Al Nour Radio - 91.9 / 92.2    إذاعة النور :: رائدة الصوت والكلمة :: بيروت - لبنان - MP3 128 kbps
Sawt El Ghad - FM 96.7 - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Liban arabic music, info MP3 64 kbps
Nour Mariam TV - AAC,H.264 564 kbps
Voice of Grace Radio christian orthodox, orthodox christian MP3 128 kbps
voice of charity - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Aaïtanît

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hand Made Crafts
Mleeta Tourist Site, Museum of Hisbolla
Musée de la résistance
قصر موسى

Libraries in Aaïtanît

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
al bashir library0.0
alaa al deen0.0
alaa al deen0.0
Baakline National Library0.0
bsaba0.0
Dar Al Aanwar0.0
dassouki library0.0
Elva library0.0
issam0.0
issam0.0
issam0.0
jammal's library0.0
KAWKABA PUBLIC LIBRARY0.0
Nour library0.0
Nour Library0.0
Sawa0.0
مكتبة الأزهر البقاع0.0
مكتبة برجا العامة0.0
مكتبة شعبان0.0

Farmers Markets in Aaïtanît

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
1$
abdallah
abi antoun
Abou Assi
Al Makhazen
Azzam
beayni design
Calzo
COOP
Groccery Store
habib
Haddad
Markat Shoes
mini market al mojtaba
minimarket
Obied
salloum market
sam market
Saturday's Market
البرغي الالماني
بيت بسام الغاوي بناية طارق عفيف اول طابق باب عل شمال
زهير فوزي العريضي
سوق الخان
سوق الخضار
سوق مرعي

Hotels in Aaïtanît

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

masheriff saghbine

Restaurants in Aaïtanît

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

blue lake
Faten
joubram

Cafes in Aaïtanît

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe
Pâtisserie Ghassan

Cinemas in Aaïtanît

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

attraction

Gas Stations in Aaïtanît

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coral
IPT
IPT
LB #1467348880
Medco
Medco
Medco
Phoenicia

Stadiums & Teams in Aaïtanît

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Aaïtanît

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Zaarour Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mzaar Kfardebian Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
The Cedars Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Aaïtanît

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beirut Rafic Hariri International AirportBEYLarge Airport
Rayak Air Base-Medium Airport
Rosh Pina AirportRPNMedium Airport
Wujah Al Hajar Air Base-Medium Airport
Baadarâne Airport-Small Airport
Cyclone damper-Small Airport
Dalton Airfield-Small Airport
Dimas Airport-Small Airport
Jabbour Airfield-Small Airport
Kiryat Shmona AirportKSWSmall Airport
Mezzeh Airport-Small Airport
Zboud Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Aaïtanît

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Deir St. Takla
knisit el sayde
Lady of Annunciation Church
Mar gerious church
Notre Dame
Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque
Saint Nicholas Church
St. Joseph Church
ام المشوره الصالحه لراهبات القلبين الاقدسين
مار جريس
مار يوسف
مقام النبي أيوب

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Beirut

🇱🇧 About Lebanon

Capital Beirut
Population 6,848,925
Area 10,400 km²
GDP (USD) $20,078,620,357
GDP per capita $3,478
HDI 0.723
Life expectancy 77.8 years
Internet users 83.5%
Urban population 90.5%
Currency LBP (Pound)
Languages Arabic, French
Calling code +961
TLD .lb
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aaïtanît

What is the population of Aaïtanît?

Aaïtanît has a population of 6,800 residents and is located in Lebanon. The population density is 1,236 people per square mile, spread across 5.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aaïtanît?

Aaïtanît enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.6 inches.

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