Rabieh | |
Native Name: | الرابية |
Native Name Lang: | ara |
Settlement Type: | City |
Pushpin Map: | Lebanon |
Pushpin Map Alt: | Map showing the location of Rabieh (الرابية) within Lebanon |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location within Lebanon |
Coordinates: | 33.92°N 35.6024°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | |
Subdivision Type1: | Governorate |
Subdivision Name1: | Mount Lebanon Governorate |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Matn District |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Timezone1: | EET |
Utc Offset1: | +2 |
Timezone1 Dst: | EEST |
Utc Offset1 Dst: | +3 |
Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
Area Code Type: | Dialing code |
Area Code: | +961 |
Rabieh 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.
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.