Baabdat

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title: "Baabdat" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["populated-places-in-matn-district", "coloniae-(roman)", "maronite-christian-communities-in-lebanon", "melkite-christian-communities-in-lebanon"] topic_path: "society/religion" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baabdat" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

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Baabdat () is a town located in the Matn District of Mount Lebanon, 22 km from Beirut at an altitude ranging between 600 and 1100 meters above sea level. The lush pine forests that surround the town make it a very popular summer resort for those escaping the busy coastal cities of Lebanon, especially the capital, Beirut. The town's proximity to Brummana, one of Mount Lebanon's most active summer destinations, makes Baabdat a major tourist destination in the summer.

Demography

The inhabitants of Baabdat are members either of the Maronite Catholic Church, or the Melkite Greek Catholic Church, or the Latin Catholic Church.

Etymology

The name "Baabdat" is derivative of the Aramaic words, arc, meaning "the home of adoration". The Aramaic name refers to an ancient temple that was built by the Phoenicians to worship the ancient Canaanite, Greek and later Roman gods.

History

When Lebanon was part of the Roman Empire, Baabdat was home to wood hewers who supplied Beirut's shipyards with timbers.

Landmarks and Attractions

Baabdat is known for its natural scenery, including forests of pine and oak trees that surround the village and offer opportunities for hiking and outdoor activities. Key landmarks include:

Churches and Monasteries: The village is home to historic churches, including Saint Anthony’s Church and Our Lady of Deliverance, which are important centers of worship and heritage for the local community.

Cultural Sites: Baabdat hosts occasional cultural and community events, particularly during local festivals that celebrate religious or seasonal events. Pine Forests and Trails: Baabdat’s pine-covered mountains attract nature lovers and are ideal for picnics, hikes, and family outings.

Notable people from Baabdat

Notables who live in Baabdat

Although a native of Beirut, Maxime Chaya (the first from his country to climb Everest and ski all-the-way to both poles) moved to Baabdat where he now lives year-long with his children Edgard and Kelly.

Religious Structures

Like most mountain villages of Lebanon, Baabdat is home to numerous, historic churches, monasteries and convents.

Climate

|width = auto | metric first = yes | single line = yes | location = Baabdat

| Jan high C =12.7 | Feb high C =13.3 | Mar high C =16.0 | Apr high C =20.6 | May high C =24.8 | Jun high C =27.9 | Jul high C =29.6 | Aug high C =29.9 | Sep high C =27.5 | Oct high C =24.7 | Nov high C =19.5 | Dec high C =15.0

| Jan mean C =8.8 | Feb mean C =9.2 | Mar mean C =11.4 | Apr mean C =15.1 | May mean C =18.8 | Jun mean C =21.7 | Jul mean C =23.2 | Aug mean C =23.5 | Sep mean C =21.4 | Oct mean C =19.0 | Nov mean C =14.6 | Dec mean C =10.9

| Jan low C =4.9 | Feb low C =5.2 | Mar low C =6.8 | Apr low C =9.7 | May low C =12.8 | Jun low C =15.5 | Jul low C =16.8 | Aug low C =17.1 | Sep low C =15.4 | Oct low C =13.4 | Nov low C =9.8 | Dec low C =6.8

| precipitation colour = green | Jan precipitation mm =238 | Feb precipitation mm =204 | Mar precipitation mm =167 | Apr precipitation mm =76 | May precipitation mm =30 | Jun precipitation mm =1 | Jul precipitation mm =1 | Aug precipitation mm =1 | Sep precipitation mm =6 | Oct precipitation mm =41 | Nov precipitation mm =114 | Dec precipitation mm =187

| source = {{cite web |url = https://en.climate-data.org/location/418725/ |title = Climate: Baabdat |publisher = Climate-Data.org |access-date = August 22, 2018}}

References

References

  1. "About Baabdat - Welcome to Baabdat".
  2. "Baabdat".
  3. Family, Labaki. "Baabdat Family Trees - Baabdat - The geography of Baabdat".
  4. "Baabdathِ".
  5. "Municipality of Baabdath".
  6. "Baabdat".
  7. "Maxime Chaya".

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