Mount Lebanon Governorate
| Mount Lebanon جبل لبنان | |
|---|---|
 Map of Lebanon with Mount Lebanon highlighted | |
| Coordinates: 33°50′N 35°32′E / 33.833°N 35.533°ECoordinates: 33°50′N 35°32′E / 33.833°N 35.533°E | |
| Country | Lebanon |
| Capital | Baabda |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,934 km2 (1,905 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 2,543,578 |
| • Density | 520/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Mount Lebanon (Arabic: جبل لبنان) is one of the six governorates of Lebanon. Its capital is located in Baabda. The majority of its population is Christian (chiefly Maronite, Greek Orthodox, and Melkite), with minorities of Druze, Muslims of various sects, as well as irreligious people.
This governorate is named after the mountainous region of Mount Lebanon and, except for Beirut, spans the area along the Mediterranean coast between Lebanon's North Governorate and South Governorate.
Districts
The governorate is divided into six districts (aqḍiyah, singular qaḍāʼ):
| District | Arabic name | Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Aley | قضاء عاليه | Aley |
| Baabda | قضاء بعبدا | Baabda |
| Chouf | قضاء الشوف | Beiteddine |
| Jbeil | قضاء جبيل | Byblos |
| Keserwan | قضاء كسروان | Jounieh |
| Matn | قضاء المتن | Jdeideh |
Religion
Christians are the majority, comprising 70% of the population, followed by Druze (20%), Muslims (7%), the irreligious (3%) and others.
See also
References
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