Chmistâr Population 2026

Chmistâr has a population of 30,000, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇱🇧 Lebanon, located in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate. Roughly 0.5% of Lebanon's population lives here. It is about 64× smaller than Beirut, the country's biggest city.

Location of Chmistâr (capital Beirut shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

30,000

Rank in Lebanon

#13

Coordinates

33.96°N, 36.02°E

~1,137 m elevation · Asia/Beirut

Distance to capital (Beirut)

48 km

30 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate

City	Population	Rank in Lebanon
Aarsâl	50,000	#10
Baalbek	30,916	#12
El Hermel	22,250	#15

Cities near Chmistâr

Zahlé78,145 people · ~17 km away
Baalbek30,916 people · ~19 km away
Bsharri20,000 people · ~32 km away
Jounieh96,315 people · ~37 km away
Byblos20,784 people · ~38 km away
Aley130,000 people · ~42 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chmistâr?

Chmistâr has a population of 30,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Lebanon.

What region is Chmistâr in?

Chmistâr is located in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon.

Is Chmistâr the capital of Lebanon?

No, the capital of Lebanon is Beirut, about 48 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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