Batroun District
Batroun District | |
|---|---|
District | |
| البترون | |
 Tannurin El Fawqa, Batroun District | |
| Nickname: Fadous | |
 Location in Lebanon | |
| Country |  Lebanon |
| Governorate | North Governorate |
| Capital | Batroun |
| Area | |
• Total | 111 sq mi (287 km2) |
| Population | |
• Estimate (31 December 2017) | 57,339 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Batroun District (Arabic: البترون) is a district (qadaa) located in the North Governorate, Lebanon, south of Tripoli. Its capital is the city of Batroun, which is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Its natural borders are: in the south the El Jaouz river and in the north the Madfoun river.
The region is known for its vineyards located at an altitude of 1,300 meters, which helps grow high-quality grapes that are used to make wines that are intense in color and full of flavor.[1][2]
Historical Significance
[edit]The district has a rich historical background, having been inhabited since ancient times. It was known as "Betrouna" by the Phoenicians and "Botrys" during the Greek-Roman era. Batroun was significantly affected by historical events such as earthquakes and Crusader conquests, which shaped its development.[3][2]
Demographics
[edit]According to registered voters in 2014:
| Year | Christians | Muslims | Druze | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Maronites | Greek Orthodox | Greek Catholics | Other Christians | Total | Sunnis | Shias | Alawites | Druze | |
| 2014[4] | ||||||||||
Cities and towns
[edit]- Aabdelli
- Aabrine
- Aalali
- Aaoura
- Aartiz
- Asia
- Batroun
- Basbina
- Bchaaleh
- Beit Chlala
- Beit Kassab
- Bijdarfil
- Boqsmaiya
- Chatine
- Chekka
- Chibtine
- Daael
- Dahr Abi Yaghi
- Darya
- Deir Billa
- Douma
- Douq
- Eddeh
- Ftahat
- Ghouma
- Hadtoun
- Hamat
- Harbouna
- Hardine
- Heri
- Hilta
- Ijdabra
- Jebla
- Jrabta
- Jran
- Kandoula
- Fadous
- Kfar Chleymane
- Kfar Hatna
- Kfar Hay
- Kfar Hilda
- Kfar Shlaimane
- Kfifane
- Kfour El Arabi
- Koubba
- Kour
- Madfoun
- Mehmarch
- Mar Mama
- Masrah
- Mrah Chdid
- Mrah Ez Ziyat
- Nahla
- Niha, Batroun
- Ouajh El Hajar
- Ouata Houb
- Qandola
- Racha
- Rachana
- Rachkida
- Ram, Batroun
- Ras Nahhach
- Selaata
- Sghar
- Smar Jbeil
- Sourat
- Tannourine El Faouqa
- Thoum
- Toula
- Wata Hob
- Zane
Sources
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Your 2024 guide to Batroun wine region". www.winetourism.com. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ a b "Batroun Villages". www.batrouniyat.org. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ "Batroun - MEDCITIES". MEDCITIES - Un altre lloc gestionat amb el WordPress. 2021-05-12. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ https://lub-anan.com/المحافظات/الشمال/البترون/المذاهب/
| Akkar Governorate |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Baalbek-Hermel Governorate | ||
| Beirut Governorate | ||
| Beqaa Governorate | ||
| Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate | ||
| Mount Lebanon Governorate | ||
| Nabatieh Governorate | ||
| North Governorate | ||
| South Governorate | ||
34°15′N 35°39′E / 34.250°N 35.650°E
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