Aley
Aley (Arabic: عاليه) is a major city in Lebanon. It is the capital of the Aley District and fourth largest city in Lebanon.
Aley
عاليه | |
|---|---|
City | |
Souk Aley | |
Aley Location in Lebanon | |
| Coordinates: 33°48′29″N 35°36′45″E | |
| Country | Lebanon |
| Governorate | Mount Lebanon Governorate |
| District | Aley District |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Wajdi Mrad |
| • Deputy Mayor | Samir Khoury |
| Area | |
| • City | 9.54 km2 (3.68 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 33 km2 (13 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 600−950 m (1,968−3,117 ft) |
| Population | |
| • City | 130,000 |
| • Density | 14,000/km2 (35,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | +3 |
The city is located on Mount Lebanon, 15 km uphill from Beirut on the freeway to Damascus. Aley has the nickname "Bride of the Summer resorts" (Arabic: عروس المصايف) due to its cooler climate during the summer touristic season. Other nicknames include "Capital of the Mountain: (Arabic: عاصمة الجبل) and the "Lebanese City of Fog" (Arabic: مدينة الضباب), due to its mountain foggy weather.
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