Helwah, Arabic: حلوة, is a local authority situated in Rashaya District, Lebanon.

Heloueh
حلوة
Helwah, Helwa
Village
Heloueh is located in Lebanon
Heloueh
Heloueh
Location in Lebanon
Coordinates: 33°36′39″N 35°59′54″E / 33.61083°N 35.99833°E / 33.61083; 35.99833
Country Lebanon
GovernorateBeqaa Governorate
DistrictRashaya District
Elevation
4,760 ft (1,450 m)

History

edit

In 1838, Eli Smith noted Helwa's population as being Druze.[1]

References

edit
  1. ^ Robinson and Smith, 1841, vol 3, 2nd appendix, p. 138

Bibliography

edit
  • Robinson, E.; Smith, E. (1841). Biblical Researches in Palestine, Mount Sinai and Arabia Petraea: A Journal of Travels in the year 1838. Vol. 3. Boston: Crocker & Brewster.
edit