Maqtaa esh Shams
Maqtaa esh Shams is a ridge in Akkar, Lebanon and has an elevation of 1,161 metres. Maqtaa esh Shams is situated nearby to the village Tachaa, as well as near Bezbina.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tachaa and Fnaydeq.
Tachaa
Village
Tachaa, also spelled Tasha, is a town in Akkar Governorate, Lebanon. The population of Tachaa is Sunni Muslim and Maronite.
Fnaydeq
Village
Fnaidek or Fnaydeq is a village in Akkar Governorate, Lebanon. Its inhabitants are Sunni Muslims. Fnaydeq is situated 3½ km southwest of Maqtaa esh Shams.
Jebrayel
Village
Jebrayel is a small town in Akkar Governorate, Lebanon. The population in Jebrayel is mainly Antiochian Orthodox Church Christians. Jebrayel is situated 7 km west of Maqtaa esh Shams.
Maqtaa esh Shams
- Type: Ridge with an elevation of 1,161 metres
- Also known as: “Maqţa‘ ash Shams”
- Category: landform
- Location: Akkar, Lebanon, Middle East, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
34.5025° or 34° 30′ 9″ northLongitude
36.20611° or 36° 12′ 22″ eastElevation
1,161 metres (3,809 feet)Open location code
8G6RG624+XCGeoNames ID
271655
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