Western Beqaa District () is an administrative district in the Beqaa Governorate of the Republic of Lebanon. The capital is Joub Jannine which has a population of 12,000.
Most of the residents of the district are Sunni Muslims, with a Christian and Shiite minority living alongside them. Many residents immigrate from the district to the major cities in Lebanon, such as Beirut.
In comparison to other regions of Lebanon, this region was not severely damaged during the Lebanese Civil War.
Geography On the geographic border of Western Baqaa District are the Anti-Lebanon Mountains, which border with Syria. Within this area is the artificial lake or reservoir of Lake Qaraoun which was created in 1959.
Economy and social aspects Western Beqaa District, along with Rachaya, is considered to have a greater sense of security compared to other parts of the Bekaa region. The district has been affected by the halting of trade with and through Syria, which has impacted local economic activities.
The labor force in Western Beqaa faces challenges, with the presence of Syrian refugees sometimes leading to competition for jobs. This has contributed to some tension between host communities and refugees, especially following events in nearby areas like Aarsal in 2014.
Demographics
Year Christians Muslims Druze Total Greek Catholics Maronites Greek Orthodox Other Christians Total Sunnis Shias Druze2014 2022
Main cities and towns West Beqaa has a few main cities such as: Joub Jannine Kefraya Marj, Lebanon Dahr El Ahmar
Other towns Other smaller villages located in West Beqaa Aammiq Aana Ain el Tineh Ain Zebdeh Aitanite Baaloul Bab Mareaa Chabraqiyet Aammiq Chabraqiyet Tabet Dakouh Deir Ain Jaouzeh Deir Tahnich Ghazzeh Haouch Aammiq Haouch al Saalouk Haouch El Saiyad Haouch El Harimeh Kamid el-Loz Kelya Kfar Danis Kherbet Kanafar Khiara Lala Libbaya Machghara Manara Mansourah District Mazraat El Chmis Meidoun Nasrieyh Qaraoun Rawda Sawiri Saghbine Sohmor Sultan Yacoub Tahta Sultan Yacoub Fawqa Tal El Akhdar Tal Zaazaa Tell Zenoub Yohmor Zilaya
Notable residents
Abir El Saghir
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