Ksâra
District of Sidon
in Mohafazat Liban-Sud, Lebanon

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
33.560 and 35.376 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 33° 33' 35" and E 35° 22' 32"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - LBP
Spoken languages:
Arabic, French, English, Armenian
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 09:42 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Beirut
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:28 am and 4:57 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: 4,1 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: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Ksâra

The district Ksâra of Sidon in Mohafazat Liban-Sud is a subburb in Lebanon about 25 mi south of Beirut, the country's capital town.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 76 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 62 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 69 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 33%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

24°C (75 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

25°C (78 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

25°C (77 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Videos from this area

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Sidon , Lebanon 2011 مغدوشة

Published: May 09, 2011
Length: 09:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Omar Mawed


Sidon o Saida

Published: December 07, 2009
Length: 48:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: uclvorgv

Unión Cultural Líbano Venezolana... http://www.uclv.org.ve/ Video: Fouad Khoury.


Brameya,Sidon City,On the roof of my houseالبرامية صيدا فوق سطح بيتنا

Published: August 09, 2014
Length: 10:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: superlinux

هذت تصوير مدينة صيدا من قلب البرامية This is a panorama of my city Saida from suburb Brameya.


How To Type Arabic On A Keyboard That Has No Arabic Printed On the Keys On Windows (Arabic Version)

Published: July 20, 2013
Length: 09:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: superlinux

كيف ,في ويندوز, ممكن تطبع عربي على لوحة مفاتيح غير عربية او ﻻ تحتوي اللغة العربية.


BMW club Lebanon at Saida (1-2-2015)

Published: February 02, 2015
Length: 15:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: fahed mah

A great day with great people :) thank you Louis Tanach for this day :)


Saida sea view, March 22, 2014

Published: March 24, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Adiba Jebara

Calm and relax your mind with the sound of splashing waves of the sea from Saida.


جماعات طريق الموعوظين في الرسالة - جنوب لبنان | صيدا

Published: May 16, 2013
Length: 43:35 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Georges Kanaan

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IRC Tutorial Lesson 10 : Finding help about commands. Summary of Nickserv Commands (English Version)

Published: February 23, 2013
Length: 55:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: superlinux

About how to chat and use chat commands in the IRC the Internet chatting protocol. how to get help about commands. how to use the bot NickServ.


علي شلهوب صارحيني

Published: July 28, 2008
Length: 32:21 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Ali Chalhoub

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Published: August 10, 2014
Length: 19:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: superlinux

ملاحظة: هناك خطأ بسيط في الحل. تعريف الدالة exponential يستحسن ان يكون كما يلي: double exponential(double x,int precision) بدلا من:...


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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.

Sidon

Sidon or Saïda is the third-largest city in Lebanon. It is located in the South Governorate of Lebanon, on the Mediterranean coast, about 40 km (25 mi) north of Tyre and 40 km (25 mi) south of the capital Beirut. In Genesis, Sidon is the son of Canaan the grandson of Noah. Its name coincides with the modern Arabic word for fishery.

Located at 33.5606, 35.3981 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the South Governorate, Sidon District, Populated coastal places in Lebanon, Phoenician cities, Phoenician sites in Lebanon, Hebrew Bible cities, Torah cities, Hellenistic colonies, Ancient cities, Roman colonies, Mediterranean port cities and towns in Lebanon, Populated places established in the 4th millennium BC, Heavy Neolithic sites, Archaeological sites in Lebanon, Fertile Crescent, Visitor attractions in Lebanon, Tourism in Lebanon

Sarepta

Sarepta was a Phoenician city on the Mediterranean coast between Sidon and Tyre. Most of the objects by which we characterise Phoenician culture are those that have been recovered scattered among Phoenician colonies and trading posts; such carefully excavated colonial sites are in Spain, Sicily, Sardinia and Tunisia.

Located at 33.4575, 35.2958 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Archaeological sites in Lebanon, Phoenician cities, Phoenician sites in Lebanon, Hebrew Bible places, Roman colonies, Populated places in Lebanon, Mediterranean port cities and towns in Lebanon, Populated coastal places in Lebanon, Ancient cities, Former populated places in Southwest Asia

People's Council of Syria

The People's Council is Syria's legislative authority. It has 250 members elected for a four year term in 15 multi-seat constituencies. There are two main political fronts; the National Progressive Front and Popular Front for Change and Liberation. The presidential candidate is appointed by the parliament and needs to be confirmed for a seven-year term in a referendum. The 2012 elections resulted in a new parliament that for the first time in four decades is based on a multi-party system.

Located at 33.5181, 35.2932 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Parliaments by country, Government of Syria, People's Council of Syria, Unicameral legislatures, National legislatures

Saida International Stadium

Saida International Stadium is a 22,600 capacity multi-purpose stadium in Saida (Sidon, Zidon), Lebanon. The stadium was built on the expanded grounds of the old Saida Municipal Stadium, as one of the venues to host matches during the 2000 AFC Asian Cup that was held in Lebanon. It is currently mostly used for local and international football matches. The stadium also has athletics facilities.

Located at 33.5856, 35.3845 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
AFC Asian Cup stadiums, Football venues in Lebanon, Sports venues in Lebanon, Multi-purpose stadiums in Lebanon

Kfarfakoud

Kfarfakoud (Kfarfakud or Kafarfakoud كفرفاقود) is a village in the Chouf district of Lebanon that lies between the valleys of the coastal Lebanese chain of mountains. The name Kfarfakoud (as the names of other villages of Lebanon) has its origins in syriac-aramic language . Historically it is thought that the village was located in the "Khalwat" part of mount Kfarhammil (كفرحمل) and was destroyed totally by an earthquake in the 6th century AD and was rebuilt in its new place.

Located at 33.7014, 35.5342 (Lat. / Lng.), about 13 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Lebanon

Kfar beit

Kfar beit or Kfarbeet is a Lebanese village in the south of Lebanon. It is close to the city of Saida. The main families in this village are Hijazi, Ismail, Ibrahim, Mansour, al Qadi, al Masri, Awada, and some others.

Located at 33.4957, 35.4613 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places in Lebanon

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 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sidon District, Mary (mother of Jesus), Populated places in the South Governorate, History of Lebanon, Lebanese society

Sidon District

The Sidon District is a district within the South Governorate of Lebanon.

Located at 33.5614, 35.375 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Lebanon, Sidon District

Nabatieh District

The Nabatieh District is a district in the Nabatieh Governorate of Lebanon. The capital of the district is Nabatieh, and it contains the following Villages: Zawtar el charkiyeh Kfarfila Jbaa Ain Qana Ain Boswar Arab Saleem Jarjouh Houmeen Kfar Tebneet Zibdeen Chouqin Aedsheet Marwania Harouf Aldawair Mayfadoun Schhour Kafra Jibcheet Kfar Remen Habboush Kfarsseer Zifta Kaoutariyet Al Siyad Toul Doueir Nabatiye AlFawqa Sharqia Kfour Kfarjouz

Located at 33.3789, 35.4806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 14 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Lebanon, Nabatieh District

Jbaa

Jbaa,, is a town in the Nabatieh Governorate, or Nabatiye southern Lebanon. Jbaa Falls in the hands of the great Safi Mountain, and rises over 770 metres (in the town center) from the sea level and then begins to rise to 900 metres in the district "Ein-Elsataoun" Water flowed between the folds, the most gorgeous greenery trees diverse, especially the walnut trees spread around most of the town houses.

Located at 33.4833, 35.5167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Nabatieh Governorate, Nabatieh District, Heavy Neolithic sites, Neolithic settlements, Archaeological sites in Lebanon, Fertile Crescent

Joun

Joun (also Joon, Djoun, in Arabic جون, in Phoenician) is a Lebanese village sitting on seven hills in the Chouf (in Arabic قضاء الشوف) district of Mount Lebanon at a distant 13 kilometers from the city of Sidon. Joun means in Assyrian “the corner,” and it is located in between Mount Lebanon and South Lebanon, forming a corner shape. It is a village of approximately 7,400 inhabitants mainly Greek Catholic, Shiite and Maronite.

Located at 33.5833, 35.4667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate

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 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the South Governorate

Ansar, Lebanon

Ansar or Insar (Arabic أنصار, population 31,970) is a village in the Nabatieh Governorate region of southern Lebanonlocated between Nabatieh and Tyr. During the Lebanese civil war in the 1980s it was the location of a detention camp for suspected Palestinian terrorists and allied Muslim militiamen captured by the Israeli military in Lebanon. Prisoners were catergorised and then either moved to more secure facilities or released.

Located at 33.3833, 35.35 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Lebanon, Populated places in the Nabatieh Governorate

Basilian Salvatorian Order

The Basilian Salvatorian Order is a religious order of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church. The Latin name of this order is Ordo Basilianus Sanctissimi Salvatoris, the French name is Ordre Basilien Salvatorien. The name cames from its motherhouse, the Holy Saviour monastery, (دير المخلص or Deir el Moukhalles or Couvent St. Sauveur), at Joun (Chouf) near Saida, Lebanon {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:33.5842|35.4782|type:landmark|||||| | |name= }}.

Located at 33.5842, 35.4782 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Melkite Greek Catholic Church

Mieh Mieh

Not to be confused with Mieh Mieh refugee camp.

Located at 33.5458, 35.3881 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places in the South Governorate

1956 Chim earthquake

The 1956 Chim earthquake was a destructive multiple-shock event that occurred on March 16 in Lebanon along a strand of the Dead Sea Transform (DST) fault system. The epicenter was located in the south of Lebanon in the Chouf District. Six thousand homes were destroyed and another 17,000 were damaged. The number of persons killed was 136. The twin shocks were separated by less than fifteen minutes with the first event occurring at 19:32 and the second event at 19:43 hours.

Located at 33.5, 35.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1956 in Lebanon, Earthquakes in the Levant, 1956 earthquakes

Districts of the same city

These districts also belong to Sidon.

Other districts

These are districts that are close by, but belong to a different city than Sidon.

Popular in vicinity

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