Kniseh, in the Chouf

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

population ~450

About Kniseh

Kniseh is a town in the Chouf District of Mount Lebanon roughly 102 km from Beirut. registered population is around 450, local agriculture includes grains and wheat.

Name & origin

Freyha traced the name to Syriac, translating it as 'congregation' or 'community of gatherers'. Ancient remains dating to the early Semitic era were found in the village.

In figures

registered population ~1,000 · registered voters ~400

Families

أبو نادر، نادر، أبو ناصيف، أبي خالد، أبي فيّاض، بولس، خوري، ريشا، سعد، عشقوتي، عون، فهد، مارون، النشّار، نصار، يونس، ضو

Notable people

Common questions

Where is Kniseh located?

The town of Kniseh is in the Chouf district of Mount Lebanon, Lebanon.

What does the name Kniseh mean?

Freyha traced the name to Syriac, translating it as 'congregation' or 'community of gatherers'. Ancient remains dating to the early Semitic era were found in the village.

Which families are from Kniseh?

Families associated with Kniseh include: أبو نادر, نادر, أبو ناصيف, أبي خالد, أبي فيّاض, بولس, خوري, ريشا, سعد, عشقوتي, عون, فهد, مارون, النشّار, نصار, يونس, ضو.

Who are some notable people from Kniseh?

Notable people connected to Kniseh include Raji Khalil Ashqouti, Dr. Mounir Shehadeh Ashqouti.

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Local services & shops in Kniseh

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