Fawara, in the Chouf

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

elevation ~690 m

About Fawara

Fawara is a Chouf-area locality in Mount Lebanon.

Name & origin

The name appears Arabic, denoting a gushing spring of water (fawwara). Freiha noted the possibility that its origin is Syriac from a word meaning 'grape press'.

In figures

~51 km from Beirut

Families

أبي حبيب، حبيب، إيليّا، بشارة، توما، رعد، طانيوس، عيد، فضل الله، نجار

Notable people

Common questions

Where is Fawara located?

The town of Fawara is in the Chouf district of Mount Lebanon, Lebanon, about 51 km from Beirut, at around 690 m elevation.

How far is Fawara from Beirut?

Fawara is about 51 km from Beirut.

What does the name Fawara mean?

The name appears Arabic, denoting a gushing spring of water (fawwara). Freiha noted the possibility that its origin is Syriac from a word meaning 'grape press'.

Which families are from Fawara?

Families associated with Fawara include: أبي حبيب, حبيب, إيليّا, بشارة, توما, رعد, طانيوس, عيد, فضل الله, نجار.

Who are some notable people from Fawara?

Notable people connected to Fawara include Father Elias Tannous.

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Local services & shops in Fawara

No providers are listed against Fawara specifically yet. Browse the Chouf directory to reach providers serving the Chouf area.

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