Tebnine

Tebnine (Arabic: تبنين‎ Tibnīn, also Romanized Tibnine) is a Lebanese town spread across several hills (ranging in altitude from 700m to 800m (2,275' to 2,600') above sea level) located about 25 km (16 mi) east of Tyre (Lebanon), in the heart of what is known as "Jabal Amel" or the mountain of "Amel". "Jabal Amel" designates the plateau situated between the western mountain range of Lebanon and the Galilee. (See map)

Social and Economic Culture

The town's population are mostly Shiite Muslims and Maronite Catholics. No exact population count has been taken since the census of 1932, however estimates show that the population could be around 5,000.

Tebnine has several provincial institutions such as a governmental hospital, a police station, post office as well as touristic sites such as cafes and commercial shops. It is known as one of the most diverse villages in south Lebanon.

Many of Tebnine's natives live abroad primarily in the United States and Canada although many are scattered throughout the entire world. Most Tebnine natives return during the summer where the village becomes a lively place as people come from both Beirut and foreign countries for their summer vacation.