In Serianit, Kosba means the hidden, probably due
to its wonderful location hidden among the pine trees.
In the book : The names of the Lebanese Villages, narrated
by Dr. Anis Freyha, Kosba meant the money and gold.
In Arabic, Kosba means the winner.
It is situated on a bottom of a mountain near KADISHA river,
on an average height of 430m above sea level.
It is one of the most inhabitant village in Koura area, 18
km south from Tripoli, 12 km east of Chekka, and well seated
on the main Highway towards Becharry.
It consists of 601 Hectare of lands, including lots of historical
monuments, touristic and religious sites, teaching institutions,
sport clubs, churches and monasteries, and social clubs.
