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Aanjar, Lebanon
Béqaa · Lebanon
Aanjar is a small town in Béqaa, Lebanon with a population of 2,400. Elevation: 3,018 ft (920 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
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About Aanjar
Anjar, also known as Hawsh Mousa, is a town of Lebanon, near the Syrian border, located in the Bekaa Valley. The population is 2,400, consisting almost entirely of Armenians. The total area is about twenty square kilometers.
Since 1984, the ruins of the Umayyad settlement of Anjar have been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,400 |
| Population Density | 311 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,018 ft (920 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.7278°, 35.9311° |
| Timezone | Asia/Beirut |
| Country | 🇱🇧 Lebanon |
| State / Province | Béqaa |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.7 inches (703 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Aanjar
Aanjar is a small town in Lebanon (Béqaa) with a population of 2,400. The city sits at an elevation of 3,018 feet (920 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Beirut.
Climate in Aanjar
Aanjar has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.4°C), the coldest is Jan (7.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 642 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above Lebanon avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,018 ft (920 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (20.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 311/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7278°N, 35.9311°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Beirut |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 90 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 90 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 26 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 118 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4 in |
Aanjar has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Aanjar
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| beirut modern school | — | — | — | — |
| المقاصد الخيريه الاسلامية | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة الأهلية | — | — | — | — |
| basma w zytouna | — | — | — | — |
| kayani school malal | — | — | — | — |
| al ebtda2ya | — | — | — | — |
| al metwasta | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة الابتدائية برالياس | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة بر الياس المتوسطة | — | — | — | — |
| Kaloust Gulbenkian Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| ثانوية بر الياس الرسمية | — | — | — | — |
| Armenian Evangelical Boarding School- Anjar (Boys' Department) | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Aanjar
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Damascus إذاعة دمشق (SY) | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| 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 | |
| Arta Radio (SY) | — | MP3 | |
| Version FM (SY) | — | MP3 24 kbps | |
| Nour Mariam TV | — | AAC,H.264 564 kbps | |
| voice of Grace | misc | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Voice of Grace Radio | christian orthodox, orthodox christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| voice of charity | — | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Aanjar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boghos Snabian House Museum | ||||
| Byzantine museum | ||||
| Lebanese Museum Of The Heart Of The Rock |
Libraries in Aanjar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| alaa al deen | 0.0 | |||||
| alaa al deen | 0.0 | |||||
| dassouki library | 0.0 | |||||
| issam | 0.0 | |||||
| issam | 0.0 | |||||
| issam | 0.0 | |||||
| jammal's library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saba library | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الأزهر البقاع | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة شعبان | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Aanjar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| abdallah | |||||
| Abed badran | |||||
| Abou Assi | |||||
| anjar products market | |||||
| Arifian Supermarket | |||||
| Azzam | |||||
| Bedig Makhoulian Super Market | |||||
| COOP | |||||
| coop chtaura | |||||
| Fady's market | |||||
| Ferzol Vegetable & Fruits Marketplace | |||||
| habib | |||||
| Haddad | |||||
| Khalil Market | |||||
| minimarket | |||||
| Nasrat Market | |||||
| salloum market | |||||
| sam market | |||||
| Saturday's Market | |||||
| souk taleta | |||||
| Z market | |||||
| Z-Highway | |||||
| سوق الخضار | |||||
| سوق مرعي |
Hotels in Aanjar
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Aanjar
52 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Aanjar
11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Aanjar
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Aanjar
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Aanjar
32 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Aanjar
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Aanjar
7 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Aanjar
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Aanjar
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 Aanjar
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | BEY | Large Airport |
| Damascus International Airport | DAM | Large Airport |
| Khalkhalah Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Rayak Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Rosh Pina Airport | RPN | Medium Airport |
| Wujah Al Hajar Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Baadarâne Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dalton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dimas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jabbour Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kiryat Shmona Airport | KSW | Small Airport |
| Marj Ruhayyil Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Mezzeh Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zboud Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Aanjar
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Jean Murad House |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Aanjar
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Anjar | Cultural | 1984 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Aanjar
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abou Baker Al Siddik Mosque | |
| Armenian Evangelical Church Anjar | |
| church marelias -barelias | |
| Mar Jerjes | |
| masjed al-forqan | |
| masjed khaled bn-lwalid | |
| masjed tho-alghafary | |
| masjid-alnoor | |
| omar bn-alkhatab | |
| othman ben affan | |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Armenian Catholic Church | |
| Saad Bin Moaaz Mosque | |
| Saint Paul Sourp Boghos Armenian Apostolic Church | |
| بيت النبى العزير | |
| بيت النبى العزير | |
| جامع الأزهر | |
| جامعة الأزهر البقاع | |
| وليد حمد للاطارات |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aanjar
What is the population of Aanjar?
Aanjar has a population of 2,400 residents and is located in Lebanon. The population density is 311 people per square mile, spread across 7.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Aanjar?
Aanjar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.7 inches.