Hermel District

Hermel District
District
قضاء الهرمل'

Location in Lebanon
Country  Lebanon
Governorate Beqaa Governorate
Capital Hermel
Area
  Total 282 sq mi (731 km2)
Population
  Total 48,000
  Density 170/sq mi (66/km2)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)

The Hermel District (Arabic: قضاء الهرمل) is a district in the Beqaa Governorate of Lebanon. Its population is estimated at 48,000 inhabitants, with its semi-arid land contributing to its low population density. It borders the Aakkar District and Minieh-Danniyeh District on its west, the Baalbek District in the south and east, and Syria on its north.[1]

The capital of the Hermel District is Hermel.

References

  1. "Hermel District - Localiban". www.localiban.org. Retrieved 2016-07-18.

Coordinates: 34°23′29″N 36°23′45″E / 34.39139°N 36.39583°E / 34.39139; 36.39583

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