Halba, Lebanon

Halba (Arabic: حلبا‎) is the capital of Akkar Governorate in northern Lebanon, close to the border with Syria. It is located at around 34°33′2″N 36°4′41″E.

Halba

حلبا
City
Halba
Location within Lebanon
Coordinates: 34°33′2″N 36°4′41″E
Country Lebanon
GovernorateAkkar Governorate
DistrictAkkar District
Elevation
167 m (548 ft)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Dialing code+961

The population in Halba is divided between Sunni Muslims, Greek Orthodox Christians, and Maronites and followers of other religions.[1]

Halba is home to Sada Akkar Newspaper, the only privately owned news agency in Akkar District. Halba is also home to a Lebanese Red Cross First Aid Center.

References
  1. "Municipal and ikhtiyariah elections in Northern Lebanon" (PDF). The Monthly. March 2010. p. 21. Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2016.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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