Shmustar, also spelled Shmistar or Chmistar (Arabic: شمسطار) is a Lebanese town located in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon between Baalbeck and Zahleh, on the eastern slope of Mount Sannine. It overlooks the Bekaa Valley from an altitude of 1,250 metres (4,100 ft) above sea level. The town is 75 km (47 mi) from Beirut and 21 km (13 mi) from Baalbek. Chmistar has a population of 30,000 according to a 2012 census.

Shmustar
شمسطار
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Shmustar is located in Lebanon
Shmustar
Shmustar
Location in Lebanon
Coordinates: 33°58′N 36°1′E / 33.967°N 36.017°E / 33.967; 36.017
Country Lebanon
GovernorateBaalbek-Hermel
DistrictBaalbek
Government
Area
 • Total18 km2 (7 sq mi)
Elevation
1,250 m (4,101 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total30,000
Time zoneUTC+2 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)+3
Area code9618

History

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Shmustar's population is dominated by Shia and Sunni Muslims.[1]

References

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