Zahlé District (Arabic: قضاء زحلة) is an administrative district of the Beqaa Governorate of the Republic of Lebanon. Its capital and largest town is the town of the same name.
Zahlé | |
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District | |
| قضاء زحلة | |
 Vineyards | |
 Location in Lebanon | |
| Country |  Lebanon |
| Capital | Zahlé |
| Area | |
| • Total | 164 sq mi (425 km2) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 300,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Contents
Main cities and townsEdit
- Ali an Nahri
- Anjar
- Barelias
- Jdita
- Majdal Anjar
- Qabb Ilyas
- Rayak
- Saadnayel
- Taalabaya
- Zahlé
DemographicsEdit
The Zahlé district is one of the most diverse regions in Lebanon. Roughly 45-50% of the population is of the Christian sect, with a decent portion being Greek Catholic. The remaining 45-50% of the population is of the Muslim sect, which the majority belongs to the Sunni and Shiite denominations. The area is also home to a modest Armenian Orthodox and Catholic population, who have historically resided near the Anjar area of the district.
Other settlementsEdit
- Ablah
- Ain Kfar Zabad
- Bouarij
- Chtaura
- Dalhamiye
- Deir el Ghazal
- Furzol
- Haoush el Ghanam
- Haoush Hala
- Hay el Fikani
- Kfar Zabad
- Makse
- Masa
- Mreijat
- Nabi Ayla
- Nasriyet Rizk
- Niha Bekaa
- Qousaya
- Raait
- Taanayel
- Tal Amara
See alsoEdit
Coordinates: 33°50′48″N 35°53′51″E / 33.8468°N 35.8976°E
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