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]

Balou Baatara, Batroun District

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]

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%

Cities and towns

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/

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


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