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Sidon, Lebanon
South Governorate · Lebanon
Sidon is a large city in South Governorate, Lebanon with a population of 163,554. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sidon
Sidon, or Saida, is the third-largest city in Lebanon. It is located on the Mediterranean coast in the South Governorate, of which it is the capital. Tyre, to the south, and the Lebanese capital of Beirut, to the north, are each about 40 kilometres away. Sidon has a population of about 80,000 within the city limits, while its metropolitan area has more than a quarter-million inhabitants.
People
Climate
| Population | 163,554 |
| Population Density | 60,576 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.5575°, 35.3715° |
| Timezone | Asia/Beirut |
| Country | 🇱🇧 Lebanon |
| State / Province | South Governorate |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.8 inches (832 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sidon
Sidon is a large city in Lebanon (South Governorate) with a population of 163,554. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 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 Sidon
Sidon 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above Lebanon avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 60,576/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5575°N, 35.3715°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 | 63 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 63 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 59 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 71 km |
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 |
Sidon 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").
Colleges & Universities in Sidon
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al manar | College | - | , |
| American University of Science & Technology | University | - | Visit → |
| Ecole d' Arts et Metiers de L'U.N.R.W.A | University | - | , |
| IUL | University | - | Visit → |
| Lebanese International University - Saida Branch | University | - | , |
| Lebanese University - Faculty of Technology | University | - | Visit → |
| Lebanese University of Science | University | - | , |
| Niha Public High School | College | - | , |
| Phoenicia University | University | - | , |
| The Canadian Lebanese Academy of Excellence | University | - | , |
| Unviersity of Saint Joseph | University | - | , |
Schools in Sidon
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ثانوية الأفق الجديد | - | - | - | - |
| National Evangelical Institue For Boys & Girls | - | - | - | - |
| Haret Saida High School | - | - | - | - |
| Garden City School | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة صيدا المتوسطة المختلطة الرسمية | - | - | - | - |
| معهد صيدا الفني | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة عائشة أم المؤمنين المجانية | - | - | - | - |
| UNRWA Acre School | - | - | - | - |
| Makassed Islamic High School | - | - | - | - |
| Al Qualaa School | - | - | - | - |
| Dr. Nazih Bizri High School | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Célestin Freinet | - | - | - | - |
| Iman high school | - | - | - | - |
| M.S. Secondary Nuns Almakhlsaat Abra | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة الاصلاح الثانية المختلطة الرسمية | - | - | - | - |
| Deir Al Qasi School | - | - | - | - |
| Rafic Hariri High School | - | - | - | - |
| Houssam Eddine Hariri | - | - | - | - |
| Martyr maarouf saad ofiicial school | - | - | - | - |
| Iman High School | - | - | - | - |
| Al-Makassed Dawha School | - | - | - | - |
| ثانوية راهبات مار يوسف الظهور صيدا | - | - | - | - |
| Dimas middle school | - | - | - | - |
| Barja High school | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sidon
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 Sidon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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 Sidon
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| al bashir library | 0.0 | |||||
| Baakline National Library | 0.0 | |||||
| bsaba | 0.0 | |||||
| Dar Al Aanwar | 0.0 | |||||
| Elva library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nour Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nour library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sawa | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة برجا العامة | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sidon
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1$ | |||||
| abi antoun | |||||
| 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 |
Hotels in Sidon
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sidon
24 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sidon
12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sidon
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Sidon
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sidon
6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Sidon
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sidon
5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sidon
43 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sidon
11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Sidon
7 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sidon
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sidon
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Sidon
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 Sidon
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | BEY | Large Airport |
| Rayak Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Rosh Pina Airport | RPN | Medium Airport |
| Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport | HFA | Medium Airport |
| Wujah Al Hajar Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Baadarâne Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cyclone damper | - | Small Airport |
| Dalton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jabbour Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kiryat Shmona Airport | KSW | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sidon
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| LibanPost |
Treatment Centers in Sidon
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Council Against Addiction |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Sidon
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sidon
37 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abou Bakr Al Siddik Mosque | |
| Al Rahman Mosque | |
| Al Zaatary Mosque | |
| Bab al-Saray Mosque | |
| Cathedral of St Elias | |
| El Barrane Mosque | |
| El-Omari Great Mosque | |
| Imam Ali Mosque | |
| mado trading group | |
| Mar Elias Church | |
| Masjid Al Forqan | |
| Masjid Al Rawda | |
| Masjid Al Salam | |
| Masjid Bilal Bin Rabah | |
| Melkite Greek Catholic Archeparchy of Sidon | |
| Nahouli Mosque | |
| Our Lady of the Annunciation | |
| Saint Elie Church | |
| Saint Mary Church | |
| Sidon Synagogue |
Quick Facts
Around Sidon
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Sidon
13 places within 15 km
- • Chhim
- • Byzantine Basilica
- • Byzantine mosaics
- • Canal
- • Canal
- • Canal
- + 7 more
🇱🇧 About Lebanon
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Sidon
Frequently Asked Questions About Sidon
What is the population of Sidon?
Sidon has a population of 163,554 residents and is located in Lebanon. The population density is 60,576 people per square mile, spread across 2.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sidon?
Sidon 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.