Kahale

Kahale (Arabic: الكحالة), is a mountain village in the district of Aley (Caza Aley), Lebanon, situated 13 km from Beirut. The population is estimated to be around 11,000 residents, with the majority being Maronite Catholic.^[2]

Kahale الكحالة Kehale
Kahale Location in Lebanon
Coordinates: 33°49′19″N 35°35′15″E
Country	Lebanon
Governorate	Mount Lebanon Governorate
District	Aley District
Area [1]
• Total	0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,800 ft (550 m)
Population
• Total	13,000
Time zone	UTC+2 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	+3

Geography

Considering the locale and geography of the Kahale this name is suited well. A valley extends from the Sh'har west side of the Kahale into the Rjoum, eastern side of the Kahale.^{[citation needed]}

History

In 1838, Eli Smith noted the place, called el-Kahhaleh, located in El-Ghurb el-Fokany; Upper el-Ghurb.^[3]

Religion

Kahale has a predominantly Maronite Catholic population.

The village has three churches:

• Mar Elias (مار الياس )
• Our Lady (السيدة)
• Mar Antonios (مار انطونيوس)

This in addition to Don Bosco monastery and school, and Saint Charbel Home for the elderly which is now closed.