Shmustar
Shmustar, also spelled Shmistar or Chmistar (Arabic: شمسطار) is a Lebanese town located in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon between Baalbeck and Zahleh, on the eastern slope of Mount Sannine. It overlooks the Bekaa Valley from an altitude of 1,250 metres (4,100 ft) above sea level. The town is 75 km (47 mi) from Beirut and 21 km (13 mi) from Baalbek. Chmistar has a population of 30,000 according to a 2012 census.
Shmustar
شمسطار | |
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| Shmustar | |
 Shmustar | |
  Shmustar Location in Lebanon | |
| Coordinates: 33°58′N 36°1′E | |
| Country |  Lebanon |
| Governorate | Baalbek-Hermel |
| District | Baalbek |
| Government | |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18 km2 (7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,250 m (4,101 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 30,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | +3 |
| Area code | 9618 |
History
Shmustar's population is dominant by muslim shia and Sunni people, very great people!, all living in peace and love each other for ages. - edited by Mohammad Haidar from a well-known family in Baalbek.[1]
External links
- Chmestar Municipality Chmestar Municipality
- Chmistar - Gharbeh Baalbek, Localiban
Capital: Baalbek | ||
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