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Hrajel

Mount Lebanon, Lebanon · Asia

About Hrajel

Hrajel works well as a base: 20 minutes from Aajaltoûn, 16km from Jeita Grotto.

Hrajel is a town located in Mount Lebanon, Lebanon. With a population of 8,000, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Hrajel sits in Lebanon. It's in the Asia/Beirut time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hrajel to your route.

About Hrajel

Mayrouba (Arabic: ميروبا, romanized: Mayrūbā; also spelled Meyrouba or Mairouba) is a village and municipality in the Keserwan District of the Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate in Lebanon. Its average elevation is 1,300 metres (4,300 ft) above sea level and its total land area is 823 hectares. Mayrouba's inhabitants are

Read more almost predominantly Maronite Catholic. As of 2008, the village had a school with 50 pupils and seven businesses with over five employees. There are several Stone Age archaeological sites in the vicinity that have defined the location as the type site of the Mayroubian culture.

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Hrajel offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Hrajel located?

Hrajel is located in Mount Lebanon, Lebanon, Asia. The coordinates are 34.0172 latitude, 35.7924 longitude.

What is the population of Hrajel?

Hrajel has a population of approximately 8,000 people, making it a town in Lebanon.

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Quick Information

Population
8,000
Continent
Asia
Country
Lebanon
Region
Mount Lebanon
Timezone
Asia/Beirut
Coordinates
34.0172, 35.7924

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Worth the detour from Hrajel

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Jeita Grotto

A spectacular system of two interconnected limestone caves with the world's longest stalactite, explored by foot and underground boat.

16 km · about 20 min drive

ancient ruins

Byblos (Jbeil)

One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world with Phoenician temples, a Crusader castle, and a charming ancient harbor.

18 km · about 20 min drive

waterfall

Baatara Gorge Waterfall

A meltwater cascade drops roughly 90m past three stacked natural limestone bridges into a 240m chasm near Tannourine. The bridges are the reason to come, and the falls only run in spring.

19 km · about 20 min drive

restaurant

Tawlet Souk el Tayeb

A Mar Mikhael kitchen where a different village cook takes over each day, laying out a buffet of her own region's dishes and talking diners through them. Part of the Souk el Tayeb farmers' network.

28 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Batroun

An ancient Phoenician coastal town with a natural sea wall, medieval churches, and a vibrant nightlife scene in a charming old quarter.

29 km · about 35 min drive

restaurant

Le Chef, Gemmayzeh

A tiny Gouraud Street diner serving Lebanese home cooking off a blackboard of daily specials, open over fifty years and through the civil war. Rebuilt after the 2020 port blast destroyed it.

29 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Qadisha Valley (Holy Valley)

A UNESCO deep gorge that sheltered persecuted Christian monastic communities for centuries, with ancient cave monasteries clinging to sheer cliff walls.

35 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Cedars of God

A UNESCO grove of the ancient Lebanon cedars that once covered Mount Lebanon, some trees over 1,000 years old and symbols of the nation.

36 km · about 40 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Hrajel.

Aajaltoûn

🇱🇧 Lebanon

12 km awayPop. 10,000

Jounieh

🇱🇧 Lebanon

17 km awayPop. 96,315

Byblos

🇱🇧 Lebanon

18 km awayPop. 20,784

Zahlé

🇱🇧 Lebanon

21 km awayPop. 78,145

Chmistâr

🇱🇧 Lebanon

22 km awayPop. 30,000

Jdaidet el Matn

🇱🇧 Lebanon

25 km away

Boudaï

🇱🇧 Lebanon

25 km awayPop. 8,000

Bhamdoûn el Mhatta

🇱🇧 Lebanon

26 km awayPop. 5,000

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