Hermel
Hermel
الهرمل | |
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| Coordinates: 34°23′29″N 36°23′45″E / 34.39139°N 36.39583°E | |
| Country | Lebanon |
| Governorate | Baalbek-Hermel Governorate |
| District | Hermel District |
| Area | |
• Total | 136.4 km2 (52.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 780 m (2,560 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 22,250 |
| • Density | 660/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | +3 |
Hermel (Arabic: الهرمل) is a town in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon. It is the capital of Hermel District. Hermel is home to a Lebanese Red Cross First Aid Center. Hermel's inhabitants are predominantly Shia Muslims.
There is an ancient pyramid known as Kamouh el Hermel (Pyramid or Needle of Hermel) located about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) south of the town that is a popular attraction for local tourists.