Western Beqaa District (Arabic: قضاء البقاع الغربي) 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

The geographic border of Wester 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.[1]

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.[1] The district has been affected by the halting of trade with and through Syria, which has impacted local economic activities.[1]

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.[1]

Demographics

Year Christians Muslims Druze
Total Greek Catholics Maronites Greek Orthodox Other Christians Total Sunnis Shias Druze
2014[2]
23.51%
10.12%
9.56%
3.06%
0.77%
75.65%
53.99%
21.66%
0.51%

Main cities and towns

West Beqaa has a few main cities such as:

Qaraoun Lake, Western Beqaa District

Other towns

Other smaller villages located in West Beqaa

Notable residents

33°37′35″N 35°47′03″E / 33.6264°N 35.7841°E / 33.6264; 35.7841

References

  1. ^ a b c Khatib, Milad; Kahil, Maher; Soliman, Mohamed Reda (2023). "Restoration of Qaraoun Lake Aquatic Life Based on Wetland Treatment Concept". doi:10.2139/ssrn.4448961. Retrieved 2024-07-30. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. ^ https://lub-anan.com/المحافظات/البقاع/البقاع-الغربي/المذاهب/


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Beqaa_District
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