Aïn el Qolqâs

Aïn el Qolqâs is a spring in Akkar, Lebanon. Aïn el Qolqâs is situated nearby to the locality Ej Joaaor, as well as near Kouaïkhât.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Halba and Hisah.

Halba

Town

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Halba is the capital of Akkar Governorate in northern Lebanon, close to the border with Syria. It is located at around. Its population is divided between Sunni Muslims, Greek Orthodox, Maronites, and followers of other religions. Halba is situated 3½ km southwest of Aïn el Qolqâs.

Hisah

Village

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Hisah, also spelled Hokr el Haïssa, Haysa, Hayssa, El Haïssa or Hisa, is a northern Lebanese village in the Akkar Governorate, close to the Syrian border. It is mostly inhabited by Alawites and Sunni Muslims. Hisah is situated 4½ km northwest of Aïn el Qolqâs.

Charbila

Village

Charbila is a village in Akkar Governorate, Lebanon. Its population is mostly composed of Greek Orthodox numbering around 737 eligible voters according to the civil state registers. Charbila is situated 5 km east of Aïn el Qolqâs.

Aïn el Qolqâs

Type: Spring
Also known as: “‘Ayn al Qulqās” and “Ain el Qolqas”
Category: body of water
Location: Akkar, Lebanon, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude

34.57333° or 34° 34′ 24″ north

Longitude

36.09556° or 36° 5′ 44″ east

Elevation

78 metres (256 feet)

Open location code

8G6RH3FW+86

GeoNames ID

268987

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