El Qalaa
in Mohafazat Liban-Sud, Lebanon

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
33.504 and 35.383 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 33° 30' 14" and E 35° 22' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - LBP
Spoken languages:
Arabic, French, English, Armenian
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:49 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Beirut
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:11 am and 4:35 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Lebanon in Western Asia

Safety Score: 4,2 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Lebanon.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Lebanon. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Touring El Qalaa

El Qalaa in Mohafazat Liban-Sud is a town located in Lebanon about 27 mi (or 44 km) south of Beirut, the country's capital place.

Time in El Qalaa is now 03:49 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Beirut with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 10 airports nearby El Qalaa, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Lebanon is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport in a distance of 23 mi (or 37 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Lebanon is Tyre in a distance of 19 mi (or 31 km), South-West. We collected 2 points of interest near this location.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Sidon, Nabatiye et Tahta, Jezzine, Marjayoun and Beit ed Dine. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 68 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 56 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 62 °F
Night Temperature 14°C / 58 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 53%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

20°C (68 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

17°C (62 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

18°C (64 °F)
14°C (56 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Our Lady of Mantara

Our Lady of Mantara, in Maghdouché, Lebanon, is also known in English as Our Lady of Awaiting, is a holy Christian site and a Marian shrine. The shrine consists of a tower crowned with the statue of the Virgin and Child, a cathedral, a cemetery and a sacred cave believed to be the one where the Virgin Mary rested while she waited for Jesus.

Located at 33.5281, 35.38 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Marian shrines, Marian devotions, Roman Catholic devotions, Eastern Catholicism, Places of worship in Lebanon, Christianity in Lebanon, Tourism in Lebanon, Visitor attractions in Lebanon

Maghdouché

Maghdouché (also Maghdouche, Maghdoucheh or Maghdousheh) is a town in the South Governorate in Lebanon. It is located 50 km south of Beirut and 8 km southeast of Sidon. The village lies 3 km inland from the Mediterranean, occupying a hill with elevation ranging between 200 to 229 meters above sea level.

Located at 33.5217, 35.3858 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sidon District, Mary (mother of Jesus), Populated places in the South Governorate, History of Lebanon, Lebanese society

Irkay

Irkay (also known as Irkey, Erki, Erkay) is a small town located in the South of Lebanon between the major cities of Sidon and Sur. With a population of approximately 5000 people, it isn’t one of the largest towns in the Southern district, but it is one of the most welcoming.

Located at 33.4667, 35.4167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the South Governorate

Mieh Mieh

Not to be confused with Mieh Mieh refugee camp.

Located at 33.5458, 35.3881 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places in the South Governorate

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Did you know?

This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Al Qal‘ah, El Qalaa