Located at an altitude of 650 meters above sea level, the village of Wadi El-Sitt is situated in the Chouf district within the Mount Lebanon Governorate. It is 52 km away from the capital, Beirut, and has an estimated population of about 1,300 residents.
In the past, Wadi El-Sitt was known as the “Land of Forests” due to its dense forests and woodlands. The name “Wadi El-Sitt” was later adopted in reference to Sitt Nasab, a name given by Prince Fakhreddine II, who granted ownership of the valley because of its abundant water springs and fertile soil. The Saint Matthew Church in Wadi El-Sitt serves as a central place for the community, especially since it is the only church in Lebanon dedicated to the Apostle Saint Matthew.
Wadi El-Sitt is also renowned for its ancient inscriptions and manuscripts from the Roman era, engraved on rocks, and it stands out for its greenery and picturesque nature.
The municipality of Wadi El-Sitt was established by a decree from the Minister of Interior and Municipalities, No. 199, dated February 11, 1964.
The municipal council is headed by Mr. Mofeed Abou Hana, with Mr. Abdo Farahen as vice-president, and members including Charbel Nakoula, Charbel Derghem, Georges Makssoud, Habib Abou El-Hassan, Maroun Boukadah, and Jihad Saada.