Batroun District

Batroun District
District
البترون
Tannurin El Fawqa, Batroun District
Nickname: 
Batroun
Location in Lebanon
Country Lebanon
GovernorateNorth Governorate
CapitalBatroun
Area
 • Total
111 sq mi (287 km2)
Population
 • Estimate 
(31 December 2017)
57,339
Time zoneUTC+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 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.[1][2]

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.[3][2]

Cities and towns

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 Fadaaous
Ghouma Hadtoun Hamat Harbouna Hardine Heri
Hilta Ijdabra Jebla Jrabta Jran Kandoula
Kfarabida 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

Demographics

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]
91.71%
69.86%
16.95%
3.33%
1.57%
7.82%
6.06%
1.68%
0.08%
0.01%
2018[5]
91.92%
69.79%
16.75%
3.32%
2.06%
8.05%
6.26%
1.72%
0.07%
0.02%
2022[6]
92.20%
71.31%
16.37%
3.22%
1.30%
7.8%
6.38%
1.40%
0.02%
0.00%
2026[7]
92.08%
73.51%
15.95%
1.88%
0.74%
7.92%
6.72%
1.20%
0.00%
0.00%

Number of registered voters (21+ years old) over the years.

Years Men Women Total Growth (%)
2009 30,100 28,303 58,403 N/a
2010 30,137 28,257 58,394 -0.01%
2011 28,826 27,763 56,589 -3.19%
2012 29,012 27,958 56,970 +0.67%
2013 29,513 28,307 57,820 +1.47%
2014 29,777 28,571 58,348 +0.90%
2015 30,055 28,732 58,787 +0.75%
2016 30,245 29,117 59,362 +0.97%
2017 30,641 29,398 60,039 +1.13%
2018 30,966 29,681 60,647 +1.00%
2019 31,221 29,891 61,112 +0.76%
2020 31,537 30,127 61,664 +0.90%
2021 31,686 30,247 61,933 +0.43%
2022 31,965 30,479 62,444 +0.82%
2023 31,945 30,482 62,427 -0.03%
2024 32,035 30,566 62,601 +0.28%
2025 32,092 30,559 62,651 +0.08%
2026 N/a N/a 62,946 +0.47%
Source: DGCS [1]

Sources

References

  1. ^ "Your 2024 guide to Batroun wine region". www.winetourism.com. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  2. ^ a b "Batroun Villages". www.batrouniyat.org. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
  3. ^ "Batroun - MEDCITIES". MEDCITIES - Un altre lloc gestionat amb el WordPress. 2021-05-12. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
  4. ^ https://lub-anan.com/المحافظات/الشمال/البترون/المذاهب/
  5. ^ "Critical study in proportional election law". Lebanonfiles.com (in Arabic). 2018. Retrieved 2018-06-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ "Mapping Lebanon: Data and statistics". today.lorientlejour.com (in English). 2022. Retrieved 2022-10-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ "Statify Lebanon". statisticslebanon.lb (in English). 2022. Retrieved 2022-10-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

34°15′N 35°39′E / 34.250°N 35.650°E / 34.250; 35.650


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