Batroun District () 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 al-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.
Historical Significance 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.
Cities and towns +AabdelliAabrineAalaliAaouraAartizAsiaBatrounBasbinaBchaalehBeit ChlalaBeit KassabBijdarfilBoqsmaiyaChatineChekkaChibtineDaaelDahr Abi YaghiDaryaDeir BillaDoumaDouqEddehFtahatFadaaousGhoumaHadtounHamatHarbounaHardineHeriHiltaIjdabraJeblaJrabtaJranKandoulaKfarabidaKfar ChleymaneKfar HatnaKfar HayKfar HildaKfar ShlaimaneKfifaneKfour El ArabiKoubbaKourMadfounMehmarchMar MamaMasrahMrah ChdidMrah Ez ZiyatNahlaNiha, BatrounOuajh El HajarOuata HoubQandolaRachaRachanaRachkidaRam, BatrounRas NahhachSelaataSgharSmar JbeilSouratTannourine El FaouqaThoumToulaWata HobZane
Demographics
According to registered voters in 2014:
Year Christians Muslims Druze Total Maronites Greek Orthodox Greek Catholics Other Christians Total Sunnis Shias Alawites Druze2014https://lub-anan.com/المحافظات/الشمال/البترون/المذاهب/ 2018 2022 2026
Number of registered voters (21+ years old) over the years. +YearsMenWomenTotalGrowth (%)200930,10028,30358,403201030,137 28,257 58,394 -0.01% 201128,826 27,763 56,589 -3.19% 201229,012 27,958 56,970 +0.67% 201329,513 28,307 57,820 +1.47% 201429,777 28,571 58,348 +0.90% 201530,055 28,732 58,787 +0.75% 201630,245 29,117 59,362 +0.97% 201730,641 29,398 60,039 +1.13% 201830,966 29,681 60,647 +1.00% 201931,221 29,891 61,112 +0.76% 202031,537 30,127 61,664 +0.90% 202131,686 30,247 61,933 +0.43% 202231,965 30,479 62,444 +0.82% 202331,945 30,482 62,427 -0.03% 202432,035 30,566 62,601 +0.28% 202532,092 30,559 62,651 +0.08% 2026 62,946 +0.47% Source: DGCS
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