Tyre, South Governorate

Tyre: city in the South Governorate of Lebanon, also an ancient Phoenician city and the legendary birthplace of Europa and Elissa (Dido)

About

Quick Facts about Tyre

Population 135,204
Country Lebanon
State South Governorate (Lebanon)
Different from Phoenicia
Area 5 km2
Official name صور
Latitude & Longitude 33.2733,35.1939
Altitude 33 feet / 10 meters
Capital city Tyre is capital of Tyre District
Establishment January 01, -2749 (4775 years ago)
Time Zone UTC+02:00, UTC+03:00
Local time 20:10:00 (15th April 2026)

Geography

Tyre is located at 33°16'24"N 35°11'38"E (33.2733300, 35.1938900).

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