Damour
City in Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the surname, see Damour (surname).
Damour (Arabic: الدامور) is a Lebanese Christian town that is 20 km (12 mi) south of Beirut. The name of the town is derived from the name of the Phoenician god Damoros who symbolized immortality (ديمومة in Arabic).[1][dubious – discuss] Damour also remained the capital of Mount Lebanon for three centuries.
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Damour
الدامور | |
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City | |
Coordinates: 33°44′N 35°27′E | |
Country | Lebanon |
Governorate | Mount Lebanon Governorate |
District | Chouf District |
Area | |
• Total | 10.1 km2 (3.9 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 200 m (700 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 10,000 |
• Density | 990/km2 (2,600/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Dialing code | +961 |
Website | www.damour-lb.com |
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