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Marjayoun, Lebanon

Nabatîyé · Lebanon

Marjayoun is a small city in Nabatîyé, Lebanon with a population of 7,000. Elevation: 2,398 ft (731 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,000 Population 2,012/sq mi density
2,398 ft Elevation 731 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
29.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Beirut Timezone

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About Marjayoun

Marjayoun

Marjayoun or Jdeidet Marjayoun, also Marj 'Ayoun, Marjuyun or Marjeyoun and Jdeideh / Jdeida / Jdeidet Marjeyoun, is a municipality in the Marjeyoun District, Nabatieh Governorate in Southern Lebanon.

People

Population7,000
Density2,012/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain29.3 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation2,398 ft (731 m)
Population7,000
Population Density2,012 / sq mi
Elevation2,398 ft (731 m)
Coordinates33.3603°, 35.5911°
TimezoneAsia/Beirut
Country🇱🇧 Lebanon
State / ProvinceNabatîyé
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation29.3 inches (744 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.2 inches (6 cm)

About Marjayoun

Marjayoun is a small city in Lebanon (Nabatîyé) with a population of 7,000. The city sits at an elevation of 2,398 feet (731 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Beirut.

Marjayoun enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 339 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 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,398 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above Lebanon avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,398 ft (731 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density2,012/sq mi
Coordinates33.3603°N, 35.5911°W
TimezoneAsia/Beirut

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below Lebanon avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.40"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 27 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 13 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria M4.9 118 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 44 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 111 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 69 km
Feb 22, 2023 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.4 93 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 20 km
Jun 20, 1993 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.3 87 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 14 km
Mar 9, 1992 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon M4.2 126 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 44 km
Feb 8, 2023 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon M4.1 119 km
Feb 8, 1999 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon M4.1 63 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 145 km
Dec 3, 1996 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.1 44 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 84 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 137 km
Jun 13, 2008 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 14 km
Jul 10, 2009 14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M4.0 23 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 41 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake - 6,000 41 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake - 30,000 41 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake - 70,000 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 7.4 in Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.8 in Coldest
March 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.7 in
June 74°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in
August 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
October 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
November 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in
December 52°F (11°C) 5.6 in

Marjayoun has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 50°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Marjayoun

Institution Type Founded Website
الجامعة اللبنانية كلية الأعمال راشيا University - ,

Schools in Marjayoun

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Marjayoun National College - - - -
SSCC School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Marjayoun

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ivri 6 (IL) - MP3 128 kbps
104.5FM צפון (IL) - MP3 128 kbps
Ze Rock Radio (IL) indy, metal AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Marjayoun

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beit Ussishkin Museum
Debbane Palace
Friendship museum Nebi Yosha
Hammam Al Jadeed
Mleeta Tourist Site, Museum of Hisbolla
Musée de la résistance
Open museum
Prehistoric man museum
Riad Al Solh Palace Museum
Saida History Museum
Sidon Soap Museum
Tel Hai Museum

Libraries in Marjayoun

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dar Al Aanwar0.0
Har Vagai Library0.0
KAWKABA PUBLIC LIBRARY0.0
Kfat Szold Library0.0
Library at Tel-Hai College0.0
Nour Library0.0
Nour library0.0
ספרייה עירונית קריית שמונה0.0
ספריית הגושרים0.0
ספריית ילדים0.0

Farmers Markets in Marjayoun

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
em moussa
Groccery Store
habib
Kiryat Shmonne municipal market
mini market al mojtaba
Wafic market
Wissam Market
Yafuri Market
الخضار سوق
سوق الخان
سوق مرعي

Restaurants in Marjayoun

16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

À la Tabkha Resto-Café
Domino Resto-Cafe'
fanta's argili
Furn Abou Tarraf
Jacqui's Diner
Kalakesh arakil
Nayat
One Way
Pedros
Piazos
Pupa
Rāshid
Snack Mado
Tasty
Villa Springs Restaurant
مطعم الملوك

Clinics in Marjayoun

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

LB #302030240

Gas Stations in Marjayoun

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abou Fahed Gas Station
Abou Mrad Station
IPT
Medco
Total

Banks in Marjayoun

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank Audi
Byblos Bank
Fransabank
Fransabank
Jammal Trust Bank

Shopping Malls in Marjayoun

3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BASSAM MAROUN Shopping center
Jdiedet Marjeyoun, Sahaa, old Souq
Twins Center

Gyms in Marjayoun

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Atallah Gym

Stadiums & Teams in Marjayoun

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Marjayoun

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 Marjayoun

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beirut Rafic Hariri International AirportBEYLarge Airport
Ramat David Air Base-Medium Airport
Rayak Air Base-Medium Airport
Rosh Pina AirportRPNMedium Airport
Uri Michaeli Haifa International AirportHFAMedium Airport
Baadarâne Airport-Small Airport
Cyclone damper-Small Airport
Dalton Airfield-Small Airport
Dimas Airport-Small Airport
Fiq Airfield-Small Airport
Habonim Airfield-Small Airport
Jabbour Airfield-Small Airport
Kefar Gallim Highway Strip-Small Airport
Kiryat Shmona AirportKSWSmall Airport
Mezzeh Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Marjayoun

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
LibanPost

Treatment Centers in Marjayoun

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Civil Council Against Addiction

Churches & Religious Organizations in Marjayoun

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
antonios
Imam Ali Mosque
Kanisat as-Sayyida
Marjayoun Maronite Church
National Evangelical Church
Orthodox Archbishopric
St. Georges Church
St. Georges Orthodox Church
St. Peter

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Beirut
Elevation
860 m (2,822 ft)
Area
7.9 km² (3.0 mi²)

🇱🇧 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 Marjayoun

What is the population of Marjayoun?

Marjayoun has a population of 7,000 residents and is located in Lebanon. The population density is 2,012 people per square mile, spread across 3.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Marjayoun?

Marjayoun enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.3 inches, with 2.2 inches of snow.

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