Ras el-Matn

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.

Etymology

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.

Location

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