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Batroun District
District in North Governorate, Lebanon From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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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 |
| 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 |
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Demographics
According to registered voters in 2014:
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