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Zahlé, Lebanon
Béqaa · Lebanon
Zahlé is a mid-size city in Béqaa, Lebanon with a population of 78,145. Elevation: 3,159 ft (963 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Zahlé
Zahlé is a city in eastern Lebanon, and the capital and largest city of Beqaa Governorate, Lebanon. With around 150,000 inhabitants, it is the third-largest city in Lebanon after Beirut and Tripoli and the fourth-largest taking the whole urban area.
People
Climate
| Population | 78,145 |
| Population Density | 25,290 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,159 ft (963 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8468°, 35.9020° |
| Timezone | Asia/Beirut |
| Country | 🇱🇧 Lebanon |
| State / Province | Béqaa |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.7 inches (881 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Zahlé
Zahlé is a mid-size city in Lebanon (Béqaa) with a population of 78,145. The city sits at an elevation of 3,159 feet (963 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Beirut.
Climate in Zahlé
Zahlé 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 | 53.4°F |
| 1% below Lebanon avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,159 ft (963 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 25,290/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8468°N, 35.9020°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 | 101 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 101 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 40 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 126 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 7.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 6.2 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 6.5 in |
Zahlé has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Zahlé
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| al-manahel school | College | - | , |
| Amercican University School | University | - | , |
| Antoine University | University | - | , |
| Holy Spirit University of Kaslik - RUC Zahle | University | - | , |
| LIU-Riyak | University | - | , |
Schools in Zahlé
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مدرسة اليسوعية | - | - | - | - |
| taalabaya secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Jesuit school | - | - | - | - |
| دار السلام الرسمية زحلة | - | - | - | - |
| official secondary saadnayel | - | - | - | - |
| Saint joseph school | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole de l'esperance | - | - | - | - |
| Al Rahibat | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة سيدة الرسل | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة سعدنايل المتوسطة الرسمية | - | - | - | - |
| ثانوية سعدنايل الرسمية المختلطة | - | - | - | - |
| MSA | - | - | - | - |
| متوسطة رياق الاولى الرسمية المختلطة | - | - | - | - |
| متوسطة حيّ الفيكاني الرسميّة | - | - | - | - |
| National American School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Zahlé
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 Zahlé
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boghos Snabian House Museum | ||||
| Byzantine museum | ||||
| Lebanese Museum Of The Heart Of The Rock | ||||
| MACAM | ||||
| Saloua Raouda Choucair Foundation |
Libraries in Zahlé
| 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 Zahlé
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| abdallah | |||||
| Abed badran | |||||
| Abou Assi | |||||
| anjar products market | |||||
| Arifian Supermarket | |||||
| azra market | |||||
| 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 |
Hotels in Zahlé
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Zahlé
82 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Zahlé
19 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Zahlé
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Zahlé
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Zahlé
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Zahlé
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Zahlé
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Zahlé
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Zahlé
68 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Zahlé
20 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Zahlé
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Zahlé
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Zahlé
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 Zahlé
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | BEY | Large Airport |
| Damascus International Airport | DAM | 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 |
| Baadarâne Airport | - | 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 |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Zahlé
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Baalbeck Ruins |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Zahlé
33 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al Rahma Mosque | |
| Al Saydé | |
| Couvent jesus la vigne | |
| Deyr Mar Elias El Towak | |
| Église orthodoxe arménienne | |
| Église Saint Roch | |
| Eglise Saint-Antoine de Padou | |
| Ermitage Sainte Claire d'Assise | |
| Mar afram al siryani Church | |
| Masjid Khayr AlNisaa AlHashimi | |
| Melkite Greec Catholic Diocese | |
| Our Lady of the Bekaa and Zahle | |
| Rayak Evangelical Baptist Church | |
| Saint Charbel Church | |
| Saint Charbel Church Zahle | |
| Saint Elie Church | |
| Saint Georges | |
| Saint Georges Church | |
| Saint Mary Church | |
| Saint Theresa |
Explore Near Zahlé
Quick Facts
Around Zahlé
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Zahlé
15 places within 15 km
- • Bint Al Malik
- • Lower Small Temple of Niha
- • Roman Lower Temples of Niha
- • Roman temple of Qasr Neba
- • Zekweh
- • chateau chahine
- • Aarid es Saqie
- • Abris à Neige de la Voie Ferrée
- • Byzantine Church
- • Grand Palace
- • Nymphaeum of Temnin el-Foka
- • Roman Temple
- + 3 more
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Zahlé
Frequently Asked Questions About Zahlé
What is the population of Zahlé?
Zahlé has a population of 78,145 residents and is located in Lebanon. The population density is 25,290 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Zahlé?
Zahlé has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches.