Kahale (Arabic: الكحالة), is a mountain village in the district of Aley (Caza Aley), Lebanon, situated 13 km from Beirut. The population is estimated to be around 11,000 residents, with the majority being Maronite Catholic.
Kahale
الكحالة Kehale | |
|---|---|
  Kahale Location in Lebanon | |
| Coordinates: 33°49′19″N 35°35′15″E / 33.82194°N 35.58750°E | |
| Country |  Lebanon |
| Governorate | Mount Lebanon Governorate |
| District | Aley District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,800 ft (550 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 13,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | +3 |
Geography edit
Considering the locale and geography of the Kahale this name is suited well. A valley extends from the Sh'har west side of the Kahale into the Rjoum, eastern side of the Kahale.[citation needed]
History edit
In 1838, Eli Smith noted the place, called el-Kahhaleh, located in El-Ghurb el-Fokany; Upper el-Ghurb.[2]
Religion edit
Kahale has a predominantly Maronite Catholic population.
The village has three churches:
- Mar Elias (مار الياس )
- Our Lady (السيدة)
- Mar Antonios (مار انطونيوس)
This in addition to Don Bosco monastery and school, and Saint Charbel Home for the elderly which is now closed.
References edit
Bibliography edit
- Abi Khalil, Charbel. (1997). History of the Kahale. Beirut: The Arabic Press.
- Robinson, E.; Smith, E. (1841). Biblical Researches in Palestine, Mount Sinai and Arabia Petraea: A Journal of Travels in the year 1838. Vol. 3. Boston: Crocker & Brewster.