Fawara, Chouf, Lebanon

elevation ~690 m

Where is Fawara?

Fawara is in the Chouf District of Mount Lebanon, roughly 24 km from Beirut in a straight line. Its closest Chouf neighbours are Bireh (~1.2 km), Wadi El Sit (~1.2 km) and Brih (~1.6 km).

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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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