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Ghazieh, Lebanon

South Governorate · Lebanon

Ghazieh is a mid-size city in South Governorate, Lebanon with a population of 50,000. Elevation: 194 ft (59 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

50,000 Population 6,974/sq mi density
194 ft Elevation 59 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
32.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Beirut Timezone

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About Ghazieh

Al-Ghaziyah or Ghazieh is a municipality in South Lebanon, 4 kilometres south of Saida, (Sidon). It has an area of about 15sq km.

People

Population50,000
Density6,974/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain32.8 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Population50,000
Population Density6,974 / sq mi
Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Coordinates33.5175°, 35.3689°
TimezoneAsia/Beirut
Country🇱🇧 Lebanon
State / ProvinceSouth Governorate
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation32.8 inches (832 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ghazieh

Ghazieh is a mid-size city in Lebanon (South Governorate) with a population of 50,000. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet (59 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Beirut.

Climate in Ghazieh

Ghazieh has an average annual temperature of 21.7°C (71°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.4°C), the coldest is Jan (14.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 773 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.8°C / 59°F 11.4° / 18.1° 177.6
Feb 15°C / 59°F 11.4° / 18.7° 133.5
Mar 16.8°C / 62°F 12.8° / 20.8° 82.3
Apr 19.5°C / 67°F 15.5° / 23.5° 38.1
May 22.9°C / 73°F 18.9° / 26.9° 13.5
Jun 25.4°C / 78°F 22° / 28.9° 1.1
Jul 27.7°C / 82°F 24.5° / 30.9° 0.4
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 25.3° / 31.4° 0.0
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 24.2° / 30.6° 9.2
Oct 24.8°C / 77°F 21.3° / 28.2° 62.8
Nov 20.6°C / 69°F 17.1° / 24.2° 99.2
Dec 16.7°C / 62°F 13.5° / 19.9° 154.9
Ghazieh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above Lebanon avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Area7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²)
Population Density6,974/sq mi
Coordinates33.5175°N, 35.3689°W
TimezoneAsia/Beirut

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below Lebanon avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.15"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

74 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 22, 2023.

May 11, 2012 76 km S of Ayia Napa, Cyprus M5.4 143 km
Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 22 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 17 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria M4.9 133 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 26 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 110 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 78 km
Feb 22, 2023 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.4 69 km
Jun 20, 1993 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.3 62 km
Sep 13, 1993 94 km WNW of Atlit, Israel M4.3 144 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 29 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 24 km
Mar 9, 1992 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon M4.2 116 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 36 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 135 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 102 km
Dec 3, 1996 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.1 30 km
Feb 8, 2023 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon M4.1 117 km
Feb 8, 1999 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon M4.1 36 km
Jul 10, 2009 14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M4.0 24 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 59 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake 6,000 59 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake 30,000 59 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake 70,000 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 8.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 53°F (12°C) 6.1 in
March 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
December 56°F (13°C) 6.3 in

Ghazieh has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 53°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Ghazieh

12 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
Ivri 6 (IL) MP3 128 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 Ghazieh

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Debbane Palace
Hammam Al Jadeed
Hand Made Crafts
Mleeta Tourist Site, Museum of Hisbolla
Musée de la résistance
Riad Al Solh Palace Museum
Saida History Museum
Sidon Soap Museum
قصر موسى

Libraries in Ghazieh

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Baakline National Library0.0
Dar Al Aanwar0.0
Elva library0.0
Nour Library0.0
Nour library0.0
Sawa0.0
مكتبة برجا العامة0.0

Farmers Markets in Ghazieh

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
1$
Al Makhazen
beayni design
Calzo
em moussa
Groccery Store
Markat Shoes
mini market al mojtaba
Obied
Wafic market
Wissam Market
البرغي الالماني
الخضار سوق
بيت بسام الغاوي بناية طارق عفيف اول طابق باب عل شمال
زهير فوزي العريضي

Restaurants in Ghazieh

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abdullah
Abo Al Abbas
Al Mokhtar Restaurant
Al Rayiss Pizza
Amwaj Al Bahar
Ikhlas Pastries
Koo5 Al Saha
L’Arc

Cafes in Ghazieh

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Daw Al Qamar

Monuments in Ghazieh

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

شركة MTC Machinery لصناعة الورق الصحي

Gas Stations in Ghazieh

11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Hajj
Daou Gas Station
Hypco
Hypco
IPT
IPT
LB #8252121948
LB #8252121973
LB #8252122065
Medco
سليم سعد

Banks in Ghazieh

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Byblos Bank
Jammal Trust

Shopping Malls in Ghazieh

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maarad Al Janoob

Stadiums & Teams in Ghazieh

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Ghazieh

2 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

Airports Near Ghazieh

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beirut Rafic Hariri International AirportBEYLarge Airport
Rayak Air BaseMedium Airport
Rosh Pina AirportRPNMedium Airport
Uri Michaeli Haifa International AirportHFAMedium Airport
Baadarâne AirportSmall Airport
Cyclone damperSmall Airport
Dalton AirfieldSmall Airport
Fiq AirfieldSmall Airport
Jabbour AirfieldSmall Airport
Kiryat Shmona AirportKSWSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Ghazieh

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Civil Council Against Addiction

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ghazieh

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aanqoun Grand Mosque
N D Maghdouche
St. Abda Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Beirut
Area
15.0 km² (5.8 mi²)
Website
ghaziehcity.com

Things to See Near Ghazieh

12 places within 15 km

🏛️ Ruins (12)
  • • Byzantine Basilica
  • • Byzantine mosaics
  • • Canal
  • • Canal
  • • Canal
  • + 7 more

🇱🇧 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 Ghazieh

What is the population of Ghazieh?

Ghazieh has a population of 50,000 residents and is located in Lebanon. The population density is 6,974 people per square mile, spread across 7.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ghazieh?

Ghazieh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.8 inches.

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