Territorial administration of Lebanon | Lebanon | Baalbek-Hermel Governorate | Baalbek District
Saaideh (السعيدة) is a Lebanese local authority which is located in Baalbek District (Qada'a), an administrative division of Baalbek-Hermel Governorate (Mohafazah).
The municipality is member of Federation of Ech Chalal Municipalities.
Location
| Distance from Beirut | Altitude (meters) | Surface (ha) |
|---|---|---|
| 83 | 1 010 | 593 |
Municipality address
Sources : Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR)| Phone Number | Fax Number | Web sites | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/ 338 437 |
Données électorales
Sources : Ministry of Interior and Municipalities (Republic of Lebanon)| Registered voters | Effectifs du conseil municipal | Effectifs moukhtar |
|---|---|---|
| Registered voters | Effectifs du conseil municipal | Effectifs moukhtar |
|---|---|---|
| 861 |
Revenue of Independent Municipal Fund
Sources : Official Journal (Lebanese Republic)| Year | Revenues (Thousands Lebanese Pound) |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 80 935 |
| 2013 | 76 193 |
| 2012 | 75 917 |
Education
Sources : Central Administration of Statistics (Lebanese Presidency of the Council of Ministers) - Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR)| Educational establishments (2006) | Public | Private | Students schooled in the public schools | Students schooled in the private schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 56 | 107 |
| Higher Educational Institute | Public | Private |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
Location
Saaideh is located in the Caza of Baalbek, in the Governorate of Baalbek - Hermel, established in accordance with Law No. 522, issued on July 16, 2003. The village is located 1010 meters above sea level and occupies an area of 593 hectares. It is 83 kilometers from Beirut and 35 kilometers from the center of the Governorate of Beqaa. Saaideh can be reached via the Baalbek - Majdalyoun - Saaideh road.
Etymology
According to tradition, the name Saaideh is a variation on Dar al-Sa’adah, which translates as "house of happiness." The wealth of archeological sites to be found in this village bears witness to its ancient origins which date back to the Roman period.
Population
There are approximately 920 registered inhabitants in Saaideh, the majority (approximately 94%) of whom are Shia’a. The rest of the population is Christian (Greek Orthodox or Maronite). There are around 200 houses in the village.
Number of Voters
In 2004, approximately 740 residents of Saaideh registered to vote, compared to 590 in 2000. According to the 2000 statistics, the village’s voters are distributed among the following families:
Hajj Youssef 203 voters
Emhez 87 voters
Ayyoub 80 voters
Zaaiter 70 voters
Shareef 42 voters
Msheek 35 voters
Maalouf 33 voters
Hammoud 11 voters
Kassem 9 voters
Awada 8 voters
Local Authorities
In 1964, Saaideh became a municipality with a council made up of nine members and presided over by Haidar al-Hajj Youssef. The municipality was established in accordance with Decision No. 130, issued on February 27, 1964. The municipal council’s total revenue, generated by the independent municipal fund from 1997 through 2003, was 280 million LBP.
Educational Institutions
Saaideh has one public coeducational school. In 2004, it accommodated 90 students from kindergarten through to intermediate level.
Economic Activities
The major agricultural crops which the people of Saaideh depend on for their livelihood are wheat, barley, vegetables, potatoes, and onions. Residents not only consume but also sell these crops. The village also boasts a number of small shops and markets, which provide the population with basic necessities.
Projects
Saaideh provides some public services for its people. There is a public health clinic under construction which will be used to promote awareness and provide medical services for the area’s residents. Drinking water is supplied to the village through the Yammouneh stream. Electricity supplies come via the Litani River, and postal service is provided through the village of Shmestar.
Archeological and Cultural Sites
Saaideh is replete with archeological relics, the most significant of which are the remains of ancient buildings and sarcophagi that were discovered some time ago.
Problems
The people of Saaideh rely mainly on agriculture for their livelihood. Consequently, the main problem in the village is that profits in this sector are low, bringing poverty and unhappiness to the residents of the supposed "house of happiness".
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