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Aley District, Administrative district in Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon.

The district spans 264 square kilometers of mountainous terrain, situated southeast of Beirut with elevations ranging from 600 to 950 meters.

The district gained prominence in the 1890s when the Beirut-Damascus railway connected the region, transforming it into a summer retreat destination.

The district population includes 54 percent Druze residents, 22 percent Maronite Catholics, and 11 percent Greek Orthodox, creating a multi-religious society.

The district elects five members to parliament, distributing seats among three Christian representatives and two Druze representatives through local elections.

The district capital Aley served as the administrative center for Ottoman governors of Mount Lebanon, where Kamil Pasha established his official headquarters.

Location: Mount Lebanon Governorate

Capital city: Aley

GPS coordinates: 33.80639,35.60056

Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:11

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