| Souaisset السويسة | |
|---|---|
| town | |
  Souaisset | |
| Coordinates: 34°33′22″N 36°07′25″E / 34.55611°N 36.12361°E / 34.55611; 36.12361 | |
| Country |  Lebanon |
| Governorate | Akkar |
| District | Akkar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.22 km (0.47 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,500 m (4,900 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,158 eligible voters |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Dialing code | +961 |
Souaisset (Arabic: السويسة) is a town in Akkar Governorate, Lebanon.
The population is mostly Sunni Muslim.
History
In 1838, Eli Smith noted the place as es-Suweisy, located east of esh-Sheikh Mohammed. The inhabitants were Sunni Muslim.
References
- ^ Souaisset, Localiban
- ^ "Municipal and ikhtiyariah elections in Northern Lebanon" (PDF). The Monthly. March 2010. pp. 17, 21. Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - Robinson and Smith, 1841, vol 3, 2nd appendix, p. 184
Bibliography
- Robinson, E.; Smith, E. (1841). Biblical Researches in Palestine, Mount Sinai and Arabia Petraea: A Journal of Travels in the year 1838. Vol. 3. Boston: Crocker & Brewster.
External links
- Souaisset, Localiban
 Akkar District, Akkar Governorate | ||||||||||||||||
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