Ain el Safssaf (, also Ain es-Sofsaf, is a village in the Matn District of the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon. Its inhabitants are predominantly Maronites.
Overview The townspeople celebrate Saint Elias Day by organizing a village dinner on the eve of July 20, bringing together the townspeople in the courtyard of Saint Elias Church.
Etymology Ain El-Safsaf was named after the willow tree (in Arabic: ṣafṣāf صفصاف) that grew near the spring of water there.
Geography Ain el Safssaf is to Beirut. Elevation is approx. above sea level.
Demographics As of 2004, Ain el Safssaf houses a population of 902. Electorate includes 1165 voters.
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