Rabieh

Rabieh (Arabic: الرابية) is a suburban area on the northern edge of Greater Beirut, Lebanon,[1] about 13 kilometers driving distance from Beirut. It is located in the foothills of Mount Lebanon, on the road to Bikfaya. Rabieh saw its population increase sharply in the late 1980s, following the Lebanese civil war. Rabieh is famous for its biodiversity and ecological richness.

This article is about the suburb of Beirut. For the village near Hama, Syria, see al-Rabiaa.
Rabieh
الرابية
City
Overview of Rabieh
Overview of Rabieh
Map showing the location of Rabieh (الرابية) within Lebanon
Map showing the location of Rabieh (الرابية) within Lebanon
Rabieh
Location within Lebanon
Coordinates: 33°55′12″N 35°36′8.6″E
Country Lebanon
GovernorateMount Lebanon Governorate
DistrictMatn District
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Dialing code+961

Rabieh has a geo-strategic location, it is only 15 to 20 minutes away from the vibrant capital Beirut, and is a minute's drive from the Bikfaya highway.

Despite its proximity to the capital, Rabieh's population density is relatively low. It is situated at 200–300 m above sea level.

References
  1. "Municipality of Rabieh". Municipality of Rabieh. Retrieved 20 November 2017.


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