Zahlé District
Zahlé District is an administrative district of the Beqaa Governorate of the Republic of Lebanon. Its capital and largest town is the town of the same name.Main cities and towns
- Ali an Nahri
- Anjar
- Barelias
- Jdita
- Majdal Anjar
- Qabb Ilyas
- Rayak
- Saadnayel
- Taalabaya
- Zahlé
Demographics
The Zahlé district is one of the most diverse regions in Lebanon. Roughly 55% of the population is of the Christian sect, with a decent portion being Greek Catholic. The remaining 45% of the population is of the Muslim sect, which the majority belongs to the Sunni and a minority of Shiite denominations. The area is also home to a modest Armenian Orthodox and Catholic population, who have historically resided near the Anjar area of the district.
Other settlements
- Ablah
- Ain Kfar Zabad
- Bouarij
- Chtaura
- Dalhamiye
- Deir el Ghazal
- Ferzol
- Haoush el Ghanam
- Haoush Hala
- Hay el Fikani
- Kfar Zabad
- Masa
- Mreijat
- Nabi Ayla
- Nasriyet Rizk
- Niha Bekaa
- Qousaya
- Raait
- Taanayel
- Tal Amara
