Houmal
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Houmal
حومال | |
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| Country | File:Flag of Lebanon.svg Lebanon |
| Governorate | Mount Lebanon Governorate |
| District | Aley District |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,300 ft (400 m) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | +3 |
Houmal (Arabic: حومال) is a town in Mount Lebanon which makes up one of the 70 towns and villages in the district of Aley. It is 400 meters above sea level and 25 kilometres from the capital Beirut.[1] It is both a Summer holiday location as well as being inhabited during the Winter months. It has proximity to the capital of Lebanon, Beirut.
History
[edit | edit source]In 1838, Eli Smith noted the place, called Humal, located in El-Ghurb el-Fokany; Upper el-Ghurb.[2]
Educational institutions
[edit | edit source]- Bdadoun Public School
Founded in 1921 by Selim Nouhra. It later became a public school.
- Ecole Saint Elie
Founded in 1941 by Elias Tannous who donated the land to Saint Famille Maronite nuns.
Geography
[edit | edit source]Houmal's bordering towns are Blaybel, Bdadoun, and Wadi Chahrour.[3] Kahale and Kfarshima are close by.
References
[edit | edit source]Bibliography
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Houmal, localiban
