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Tripoli, Lebanon
Liban-Nord · Lebanon
Tripoli is a large city in Liban-Nord, Lebanon with a population of 229,398. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tripoli
Tripoli is the largest city in northern Lebanon and the second-largest city in the country. Situated 81 km (50 mi) north of the capital Beirut, it is the capital of the North Governorate and the Tripoli District. Tripoli overlooks the eastern Mediterranean Sea, and it is the northernmost seaport in Lebanon. The city is predominantly inhabited by Sunni Muslims, with smaller populations of Alawites and Christians, including Maronites and Armenians among others.
People
Climate
| Population | 229,398 |
| Population Density | 42,403 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.4335°, 35.8442° |
| Timezone | Asia/Beirut |
| Country | 🇱🇧 Lebanon |
| State / Province | Liban-Nord |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.8 inches (884 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tripoli
Tripoli is a large city in Lebanon (Liban-Nord) with a population of 229,398. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Beirut.
Climate in Tripoli
Tripoli has an average annual temperature of 20°C (68°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.6°C), the coldest is Jan (12.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 831 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.8°F |
| 22% above Lebanon avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 42,403/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4335°N, 35.8442°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Beirut |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 105 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 7.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 6.5 in |
Tripoli has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Tripoli
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Manar University Tripoli | University | - | , |
| AUT | University | - | , |
| AYN AL-DAHAB P.S. | College | - | , |
| École primaire d'Es Souaïssé | College | - | , |
| Holy Spirit University of Kaslik - RUC Chekka | University | - | , |
| Jinan University | University | - | Visit → |
| Lebanese International University LIU | University | - | , |
| Lebanese University - Faculty of Public Health | University | - | , |
| Lebanese university- Faculty of Literature III | University | - | , |
| Lebanese university- Faculty of Science III | University | - | , |
| Université Libano-Française | University | - | Visit → |
| Université Libano-Française (ULF) | University | - | , |
| University Of Balamand | University | - | , |
| مدرسة علوم البحار | University | - | , |
Schools in Tripoli
33 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tripoli Evangelical School (TES) | - | - | - | - |
| Al moutran al khayriya | - | - | - | - |
| Al Nahda | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة | - | - | - | - |
| Alaa el dine school | - | - | - | - |
| Adnan El Jisr School | - | - | - | - |
| Al Ghourabaa Highschool | - | - | - | - |
| El Fouar Maronite School | - | - | - | - |
| saba zreik high school | - | - | - | - |
| Al Rawda School | - | - | - | - |
| Iman School | - | - | - | - |
| Al-Manar islamic highschool | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة الصبيان الرسمية | - | - | - | - |
| Public School | - | - | - | - |
| العزم | - | - | - | - |
| ثانوية القلمون الرسمية | - | - | - | - |
| Bael Mohsen public school | - | - | - | - |
| Pères Carmelites | - | - | - | - |
| ثانوية الرسالة | - | - | - | - |
| École Noubarian Khirimian | - | - | - | - |
| haddadine | - | - | - | - |
| HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| al moutran school | - | - | - | - |
| terre saint | - | - | - | - |
| Al kobbe high school | - | - | - | - |
| ابن سينا | - | - | - | - |
| Alnajat institute | - | - | - | - |
| شارع مركز اختبار الايلتس في طرابلس | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه السينك كور | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة الصلاح المتوسطة الرسمية للبنات | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة أبن خلدون | - | - | - | - |
| Hededin School | - | - | - | - |
| روضة الفيحاء | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tripoli
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Liban Libre | arabic music, general | MP3 | |
| voice of charity | - | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Tripoli
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth oromoye | ||||
| Gibran Museum | ||||
| Museum of North Lebanon | ||||
| Nabu |
Libraries in Tripoli
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL nasor | 0.0 | |||||
| Al Sa'er | 0.0 | |||||
| AL Sadir | 0.0 | |||||
| Al-Markaz Batroun | 0.0 | |||||
| Bayan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Issam Fares Library Learning Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Khabbaz | 0.0 | |||||
| المعارف | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة المدينة | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة هاجر | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tripoli
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emm Maroun | |||||
| Serge |
Hotels in Tripoli
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tripoli
32 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tripoli
31 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Tripoli
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tripoli
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Tripoli
4 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Tripoli
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tripoli
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tripoli
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Tripoli
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tripoli
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tripoli
47 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tripoli
15 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tripoli
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Tripoli
5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tripoli
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Tripoli
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 Tripoli
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | BEY | Large Airport |
| Al Qusayr Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Rayak Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Rene Mouawad Air Base | KYE | Medium Airport |
| Wujah Al Hajar Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Al Futasiyah | - | Small Airport |
| Zboud Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tripoli
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aramex | |
| Aramex | |
| liban post | |
| liban post | |
| LibanPost | |
| LibanPost |
Treatment Centers in Tripoli
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clinique AS Ahdab | ||
| عيادة د.هيثم الرافعي لطب وجراحة العين |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Tripoli
3 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bcharreh Cedars of God Forest | ||
| Rachid Karami International Fair-Tripoli | Cultural | 2023 |
| Wadi Qadisha |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tripoli
61 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abd al-Wahid Mosque | |
| Al Ali Mosque | |
| Al Amin Mosque | |
| Al Bachir | |
| Al Hamidi Mosque | |
| Al Hamza Mosque | |
| Al Nasiri Mosque | |
| Al Qubbet al Nasr | |
| Al Rahmah | |
| Al Rawda | |
| Al Salam | |
| Al Tawjih | |
| Al-Hamidi Mosque | |
| Al-Tawbat Mosque | |
| Al-Uwaysiyat | |
| Azm Mosque | |
| Bertasi Mosque | |
| Chuker Mosque | |
| Église Mar Maroun | |
| Église Mar Maroun |
Quick Facts
Around Tripoli
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Tripoli
2 places within 15 km
- • Nawfal Palace
- • Dado land
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What is the population of Tripoli?
Tripoli has a population of 229,398 residents and is located in Lebanon. The population density is 42,403 people per square mile, spread across 5.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tripoli?
Tripoli enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.8 inches.