Habboush, Nabatieh

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Habboush (Arabic: حبّوش) is a populated area in southern Lebanon.[1] The population is estimated to be approximately 15,000.It is located at latitude: 33.4072900 and longitude: 35.4816900

Habboush
حبّوش
Habboush is located in Lebanon
Habboush
Habboush
Location in Lebanon
Coordinates: 33°24′N 35°29′E / 33.400°N 35.483°E / 33.400; 35.483
Grid position126/163 L
Country Lebanon
GovernorateNabatieh Governorate
DistrictNabatieh District
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)+3

History

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In 1875 Victor Guérin found the village to be inhabited by 200 Metualis.[2]

Demographics

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In 2014 Muslims made up 99,31% of registered voters in Habboush. 96,47% of the voters were Shiite Muslims.[3]

References

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Bibliography

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  • Guérin, V. (1880). Description Géographique Historique et Archéologique de la Palestine (in French). Vol. 3: Galilee, pt. 2. Paris: L'Imprimerie Nationale.
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