Ainbal, in the Chouf

Ainbal is a town in the Chouf area, Mount Lebanon. Chouf App is a utility app for Chouf-area residents — it connects Ainbal with Chouf-based stores for shopping and with a directory of trusted local trades.

elevation ~850 m · area ~3.6 km²

About Ainbal

Ainbal is a village and municipality in the Chouf District of the Mount Lebanon Governorate in Lebanon. It is located 50 kilometers southeast of Beirut.

Name & origin

The name is Aramaic, a compound meaning 'spring of Baal.' In its land were discovered by chance mosaic remains, buildings of massive stones resembling ancient Phoenician temple stones, and large old water-storage wells in which fangs of predators such as tiger and lion were found.

In figures

area ~70 ha · ~50 km from Beirut

Families

أبو زكي، عبد الباقي، أنطونيوس، ملك

Notable people

Common questions

Where is Ainbal located?

The town of Ainbal is in the Chouf district of Mount Lebanon, Lebanon, about 50 km from Beirut, at around 850 m elevation.

How far is Ainbal from Beirut?

Ainbal is about 50 km from Beirut.

What does the name Ainbal mean?

The name is Aramaic, a compound meaning 'spring of Baal.' In its land were discovered by chance mosaic remains, buildings of massive stones resembling ancient Phoenician temple stones, and large old water-storage wells in which fangs of predators such as tiger and lion were found.

Which families are from Ainbal?

Families associated with Ainbal include: أبو زكي, عبد الباقي, أنطونيوس, ملك.

Who are some notable people from Ainbal?

Notable people connected to Ainbal include Issam Abu Zaki, Dr. Fouad Mohammad Abu Zaki, George Antonios, Salem Asaad Abdel Baqi.

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Local services & shops in Ainbal

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