Taraya
طاريا | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Nickname: home of Hamie family | |
  Taraya Location in Lebanon | |
| Coordinates: 33°59′0″N 36°1′25″E / 33.98333°N 36.02361°E | |
| Country |  Lebanon |
| Governorate | Baalbek-Hermel Governorate |
| District | Baalbek District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3 km2 (1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,180 m (3,870 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | +3 |
Taraya (Arabic: طاريا) is a village in the Baalbek District of the Baalbek-Hermel Governorate in Lebanon.[1] It has an area of 52 km2 (20 sq mi) and is at an elevation of 1,180 m (3,870 ft).[1]
History
In 1838, Eli Smith noted Taraya's population as being predominantly Metawileh.[2]
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