Beirut Governorate

Beirut Governorate is an administrative region along Lebanon's Mediterranean coast that serves simultaneously as a city and a unified administrative unit. It operates without subdivisions into districts, making governance simpler and more direct.

The region took its current administrative form during the Ottoman period in the 19th century, becoming a center of regional governance. This early structure continues to influence how the city is administered today.

Multiple religious communities live side by side here, shaping the neighborhoods, markets, and streets with their different traditions and daily practices. This diversity is visible in the architecture, shops, and how people use public spaces throughout the city.

When exploring, visitors should know the region lies along the coast and forms a unified city without separate administrative divisions. Its compact structure makes navigation and orientation straightforward.

Unlike other Lebanese administrative regions, this governorate has no further district subdivisions and is governed directly by a single administrative authority. This exceptional structure sets it apart from all other regional administrative units in the country.