Bousit
بوسيط | |
---|---|
Village | |
Coordinates: 34°26′17″N 35°55′35″E / 34.4380°N 35.9264°E | |
Country | Lebanon |
Governorate | North Governorate |
District | Zgharta District |
Elevation | 800 m (2,600 ft) |
Population (2015) | |
• Total | 198 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Dialing code | +961 |
Bousit, or Boussit (Arabic: بوسيط, romanized: bwsyṭ) is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon. As of 2015, it has a population of 198 and the majority is Greek Orthodox.[1][2] Located at an altitude of 800 m a.s.l., it is known for its vineyards,[3] as well as for the cultivation of wheat and olives.[citation needed]