Chtaura
Chtaura
شتورا | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 33°48′53″N 35°51′17″E / 33.81472°N 35.85472°E | |
| Country | Lebanon |
| Governorate | Beqaa Governorate |
| District | Zahle District |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor : Nicolas Assi نقولا عاصي |
| Elevation | 2,990 ft (910 m) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | +3 |
| Area code | 1801 |
Chtaura (Arabic: شتورا) is a town in Lebanon in the fertile Beqaa valley located between the Mount Lebanon and Syria. It is located halfway on the Beirut–Damascus highway. It is located 44 kilometres (27 mi) from Beirut.
Chtaura is the valley's hub for banking, transportation, and commerce, with many hotels and restaurants on the main road. From Chtaura, travelers can depart for Zahlé, Baalbek, or Damascus.