Toula, Batroun

Toula
تولا
Village
Map showing the location of Toula within Lebanon
Map showing the location of Toula within Lebanon
Toula
Location within Lebanon
Coordinates: 34°11′59.7″N 35°43′29.8″E / 34.199917°N 35.724944°E / 34.199917; 35.724944
Country Lebanon
GovernorateNorth Lebanon
DistrictBatroun
Highest elevation
760 m (2,490 ft)
Lowest elevation
460 m (1,510 ft)
Population
 (2007)
 • Total650
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Dialing code+961

Toula (Arabic: تولا ) is a village in Batroun District, North Governorate, Lebanon, 15 km far from Batroun. Situated at an altitude ranging from 460 meters above sea level at its lowest point, to 760 metres. It is known for its olive oil and figs. The residents are Christians. Its St-Doméce's (Mar Doumit) parish church dates back to 1270, it was restored in 1921 and has beautiful stone vaults inside. There are also the Slayyeb church and Mar Aabda's church.