Ain Saadeh

Ain Saadeh (Arabic: عين سعادة, also spelled Ain Saadée and Ain Saade) is a suburb located northeast of the capital Beirut in Lebanon.

Ain Saadeh
عين سعادة
City
Map showing the location of Ain Saadeh within Lebanon
Map showing the location of Ain Saadeh within Lebanon
Ain Saadeh
Location within Lebanon
Coordinates: 33.8660°N 35.5951°E / 33.8660; 35.5951
Country Lebanon
GovernorateMount Lebanon Governorate
DistrictMatn District
Area
 • Total5.48 km2 (2.12 sq mi)
Highest elevation
650 m (2,130 ft)
Lowest elevation
400 m (1,300 ft)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Dialing code+961-4-

Demography

Ain Saade is a traditional Christian village located in the mountains of Lebanon overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, with approximately 10,000 residents and 2,000 voters. The village has several nurseries, schools, colleges, technical institutes, universities, and various amenities and facilities.

The village in addition has a large range of active groups including the Legion Marie, Boy Scouts, sports clubs, etc., as well as several churches and an orphanage. Furthermore, the village has several industrial, commercial, residential and agriculture zones.

Ain Saadeh is located about 10 kilometers away from Beirut at an altitude ranging from 200 to 700 meters above sea level. There are several possible routes to Ain Saade:

Etymology

The name "Ain Saadeh" means "Spring of Happiness," referring to the town's natural spring.

References
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