Akkar District, Administrative district in northern Lebanon
The district stretches across 788 square kilometers, featuring a western agricultural plain and eastern forested mountains reaching toward the Mediterranean Sea.
The Tell of Arqa archaeological site near Miniara marks the birthplace of Roman Emperor Severus Alexander, who died in 235 CE.
The population includes Sunni Muslims, Christians, and Alawites, creating a mixture of religious traditions reflected in local festivals and ceremonies.
The district contains 121 municipalities with Halba serving as the administrative center, connected through a network of paved and unpaved roads.
The region holds Lebanon's second largest agricultural territory after the Beqaa Valley, sustaining crops of grains, fruits, and olives.
Location: Akkar Governorate
Capital city: Halba
GPS coordinates: 34.55056,36.07806
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:50
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