Zalka

City in Mount Lebanon, Lebanon

Zalka

زلقا

City

Zalka

Location in Lebanon

Coordinates: 33°53′56″N 35°34′39″E﻿ / ﻿33.89889°N 35.57750°E﻿ / 33.89889; 35.57750
Country|  Lebanon
Governorate| Mount Lebanon
District| Matn
Elevation

| 100 ft (30 m)
Time zone| UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)| +3

Zalka or Zalqa (Arabic: زلقا), part of Zalka - Amaret Chalhoub is a suburban area located in the northern part of Beirut, the capital city of Lebanon. It is a residential and commercial district that is known for its bustling shopping streets, restaurants, cafes, and nightlife.

Zalka is situated on the hills overlooking Beirut and is bordered by the neighborhoods of Jal El Dib to the north, Antelias to the east, and Sin El Fil to the south. It is easily accessible by car or public transportation and is located only a few kilometers away from the Beirut Central District.

The area was originally a small village that grew rapidly during the 20th century as Beirut expanded. Today, it is a densely populated area that is home to people of different religions and ethnic backgrounds. The majority of the population is Christian, with a significant number of Muslims as well.

Zalka is a hub of economic activity, with a wide range of businesses, including banks, insurance companies, and law firms.

In addition to its commercial and residential areas, Zalka also has several cultural and educational institutions, including the St.Famille Zalka, St. Georges Zalka. The area also has several historic churches and other religious sites, including the St. Elias Maronite Church and the Maronite Patriarchate.

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* Zalqa - Aamaret Chalhoub, localiban

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Matn District, Mount Lebanon Governorate

Capital: Jdeideh

Towns and villages|

* Ain Aar
* Ain el Safssaf
* Ain el Sendianeh
* Ain Saadeh
* Aintoura
* Amaret Chalhoub
* Antelias
* Aoukar
* Al-Ayroun
* Baabdat
* Baskinta
* Bauchrieh
* Beit Chabab
* Beit el Chaar
* Beit el Kekko
* Beit Mery
* Bhersaf
* Biakout
* Bikfaya
* Bkenneya
* Bourj Hammoud
* Broummana
* Bsalim
* Bteghrine
* Chaouiyeh
* Choueir
* Daher al Hosein
* Dahr el Sawan
* Daychounieh
* Dbayeh
* Dekwaneh
* Dik El Mehdi
* Dhour El Choueir
* Dora
* Douar
* Fanar
* Ghabeh
* Ghabet Bologna
* Hadirah
* Haret al Ballaneh
* Haret ech Cheikh
* Hemlaya
* Hbous
* Jal el Dib
* Jdeideh
* Jouar
* Jouret el Ballout
* Kaakour
* Kfarakab
* Kfartay
* Khenchara
* Majdel Tarchich
* Majzoub
* Mansourieh
* Mar Chaaya
* Mar Michael Bnabil
* Mar Moussa
* Mar Roukouz
* Marjaba
* Mazraat Yachouh
* Mchikha
* Mezher
* Mhaydseh
* Mkalles
* Mrouj
* Mtaileb
* Mtein
* Mzekkeh
* Nabay
* Naccache
* Ouyoun
* Qonaytrah
* Qonnabat Broummana
* Qornet Shehwan
* Rabieh
* Roumieh
* Sakiyat al Mesek
* Sed el Bauchrieh
* Sin el Fil
* Sfaileh
* Wata el Mrouj
* Zalka
* Zarooun
* Zakrit
* Zouk al Khrab

Notable landmarks|

* Mount Sannine

Notable sites|

* Aqueduct of Zubaida
* Deir el Qalaa
* Saint Elias Monastery

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