Ras el-Matn
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Ras el-Matn رأس المتن |
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| Town | |
 Ras el-Matn
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| Coordinates: 33°51′N 35°40′E / 33.850°N 35.667°ECoordinates: 33°51′N 35°40′E / 33.850°N 35.667°E | |
| Country |
 Lebanon
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| Governorate | Mount Lebanon Governorate |
| District | Baabda District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13 km2 (5.018 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 800 – 1 000 m (3,084.14 ft) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 10 000 |
| Time zone | GMT +2 |
| • Summer (DST) | GMT +3 (UTC) |
Ras el-Matn or (Ras el-Metn) or (Ra's al-Matn) (Arabic: رأس المتن) is a Lebanese town and municipality in the Baabda District of Mount Lebanon Governorate stretching over 1300 hectares (13 km² - 5.018 mi²). The town has a population of nearly 10,000 inhabitants who are Druze and Orthodox Christians.
The name literally translates "top" (ras) of "the mountain" (el-matn). It describes the town’s location as being perched on top of the shoulder of Mount Lebanon. It is well known for the abundance of pine trees there.
Ras el-Matn is a town in Lebanon located on the western steep slopes of Mount Lebanon, in the upper Matn (al-Matn al-A'la) section at varying elevation between 800 to 1000 m above sea level. it's known for its panoramic views and pine trees and its natural location giving a spectacular view to the western sections of el-Matn and the Mediterranean sea. From its heights one can look out across the valley to the towns of Dhour Chweir, Baabdat, Broumana and Beit Mery
The town is 29 kilometers (18.0206 mi) away from the Lebanese capital city Beirut. All roads leading to the town traverse unspoiled landscape of pine-clad hills and rivers, such as the Jaramani river along the Monteverdi road.
There are several possible routes to Ras el Matn:
The town has a population of nearly 10,000 inhabitants who are Druze and Orthodox Christians. This villages is notable for its sense of civic pride.
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