Zgharta District is a district

District

Districts are a type of administrative division, in some countries managed by a local government. They vary greatly in size, spanning entire regions or counties, several municipalities, or subdivisions of municipalities.-Austria:...

 (qadaa

Qadaa

Kaza or caza , meaning "jurisdiction" and often translated "district," is a term for a second-level administrative division in Iraq and Lebanon and for a third-level administrative division in Jordan and the former Ottoman Empire....

) of the North Governorate, Lebanon

Lebanon

Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...

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The administrative center is the town of Zgharta

Zgharta

Zgharta, or Zghorta is a large town in North Lebanon, with an estimated population of around 70,000.Zgharta is about 150 metres above sea level and lies between the rivers of Jouit and Rashein...

. The district has 57 populated areas with 30 municipalities covering 37 villages. Some areas share the same municipality such as Ehden

Ehden

Ehden is a mountainous town situated in the heart of the northern mountains of Lebanon and on the southwestern slopes of Mount Makmal and Kornet el Sawda, the highest peak in Lebanon...

/Zgharta

Zgharta

Zgharta, or Zghorta is a large town in North Lebanon, with an estimated population of around 70,000.Zgharta is about 150 metres above sea level and lies between the rivers of Jouit and Rashein...

, Kfarsghab

Kfarsghab

Kfarsghab is a village located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon...

/Morh Kfarsghab

Kfarsghab

Kfarsghab is a village located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon...

 or Miziara

Miziara

Miziara is a village located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. The village is home to the Marian shrine, Our Lady of Miziara, Mother of Mercies....

/Harf Miziara

Miziara

Miziara is a village located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. The village is home to the Marian shrine, Our Lady of Miziara, Mother of Mercies....

. And there is one Municipalities Union.

The district spreads from near the coast at 40 meters above sea level up to 2,800 meters of altitude at its highest point. The highest populated part of the district is overlooking the Qozhaya

Qozhaya

Qozhaya is located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. It belongs to the Lebanese Maronite Order, known as Baladites.-Monastery of Saint Anthony of Qozhaya:...

 Valley, the northern branch of the Holy Valley, Qadisha, a UNESCO Heritage Site. The district has also the Horsh Ehden Nature Reserve. This part of the district is highly touristic, especially the area around the Monastery of Mar Sarkis, Ehden

Mar Sarkis, Ehden

The Monastery of Mar Sarkis, Ehden is a monastery located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. It is situated in the Qozhaya valley, the northern branch of the valley of Qadisha, to the east of Ehden.It overlooks Ehden, Kfarsghab, Bane and Hadath El Jebbeh...

 and the Monastery of Qozhaya

Qozhaya

Qozhaya is located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. It belongs to the Lebanese Maronite Order, known as Baladites.-Monastery of Saint Anthony of Qozhaya:...

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Agriculture stays the main activity of the district with an important olive oil production in the coastal area and fruits (apple and pears) in the mountain area. The recent years saw the development of a modest service sector around the economic pole of Zgharta

Zgharta

Zgharta, or Zghorta is a large town in North Lebanon, with an estimated population of around 70,000.Zgharta is about 150 metres above sea level and lies between the rivers of Jouit and Rashein...

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The officially registered persons in the district are estimated to 90,000 (est. 1998). Around 50% of the district population lives in the economic pole of Zgharta: Zgharta

Zgharta

Zgharta, or Zghorta is a large town in North Lebanon, with an estimated population of around 70,000.Zgharta is about 150 metres above sea level and lies between the rivers of Jouit and Rashein...

, Rachiine

Rachiine

Rachiine is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon....

, Kfardlakos

Kfardlakos

Kfardlakos is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon....

, Kfarhata

Kfarhata Zgharta

Kfarhata is a village located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. It is home for the El Chemor family, once rulers of Zgharta Zawiyeh in the Ottomans era....

, Mijdlayiah

Mejdlaya

Mejdlaya is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon....

, Ardeh

Ardeh

Ardeh is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon.Ardeh .It is an ancient and historic town that was known during the 14th century B.C. as “Ardata”....

, Harf Ardeh

Harf Ardeh

Harf Ardeh is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon....

. The majority of the population is Maronite Catholics, with a minority of Greek Orthodox, Armenians

Armenians

Armenian people or Armenians are a nation and ethnic group native to the Armenian Highland.The largest concentration is in Armenia having a nearly-homogeneous population with 97.9% or 3,145,354 being ethnic Armenian....

, Sunnite Muslims and others.

Towns and villages

Village	Arabic name	GPS Coord	Population 1998
Aarjes Aarjes Aarjes is a village located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. Its population is Maronite Catholic....		34°19′51"N 35°52′53"E
Aintourine Aintourine Aintourine is a village located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. It is situated in the valley of Qozhaya, the northern branch of the Valley of Qadisha....		34°17′06"N 35°57′25"E
Aitou Aitou Aitou is a village located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. Its population is Maronite Catholic.-Demographics:...		34°18′31"N 35°55′11"E
Alma Alma, Lebanon Alma is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon....
Arbet Kozhaya Arbet Kozhaya Arbet Kozhaya, also known as Arbet Qozhaya or Arabet Kozhaya, is one of the fifty-six towns and villages, which make up the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon.-Origin of the name:...		34°17′42"N 35°55′32"E
Ardeh Ardeh Ardeh is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon.Ardeh .It is an ancient and historic town that was known during the 14th century B.C. as “Ardata”....
Ashash Ashash Ashash is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon....
Aslout Aslout Aslout is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon....
Asnoun Asnoun Asnoun is a small village in the Zgharta District, in the North Governorate of Lebanon. It is located 2km south of the town of Zgharta.The inhabitants of Asnoun are Lebanese and followers of the Maronite Catholic Church....		34°23′15"N 35°53′11"E
Bane Bane, Lebanon Bane is a village located in the North Governorate of Lebanon. It is situated in north of Lebanon as a very holy and spiritually dearly held location – The Valley of Qadisha.There are approximately 15,000 Bane descendants living in Australia,...
Basloukit Basloukit Basloukit is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon....
Bchennine Bchennine Bchennine is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon....
Beit Awkar Beit Awkar Beit Awkar is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon. It is located 15 km to the east of Tripoli ,10 km from Zgharta. It has a beautiful nature and a strategic view over Tripoli, Zgharta, Koura, and part of Dunnieh and Bsharreh mountains. It is well-known for having a...
Beit Obeid Beit Obeid Beit Obeid is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon....
Besbeel Besbeel Besbeel is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon....
Bhairet Toula Bhairet Toula Bhairet Toula is a village located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. It is situated to the North of Toula....		34°19′23"N 35°58′15"E
Bnachii Bnachii Bnashii is a village located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. Its population is Maronite Catholic....		34°19′58"N 35°53′43"E
Bousit Bousit Bousit is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon....
Daraya Daraya Daraya is a village located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. Its population is Maronite Catholic and some orthodox.There are 7 churches in Daraya...		34°19′44"N 35°52′07"E
Ehden Ehden Ehden is a mountainous town situated in the heart of the northern mountains of Lebanon and on the southwestern slopes of Mount Makmal and Kornet el Sawda, the highest peak in Lebanon...
Ejbeh Ejbeh Ejbeh is a village located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. Its population is Maronite Catholic....		34°18′33"N 35°56′37"E
Fraydiss Fraydiss Fraydiss is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon....
Haret Al Fawar Haret Al Fawar Haret Al Fawar is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon.Haret Al Fawar, is a very nice village, located at the foot of Terboul Mountain, above the Qoubah district, near Mejdelayah district.It's 200m above the sea shore....
Harf Ardeh Harf Ardeh Harf Ardeh is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon....
Harf Miziara Miziara Miziara is a village located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. The village is home to the Marian shrine, Our Lady of Miziara, Mother of Mercies....		34°20′06"N 35°56′23"E
Hawqa Hawqa Hawqa is a village located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. It is situated in the valley of Qozhaya, the northern branch of the Valley of Qadisha....		34°16′20"N 35°56′30"E
Hilan Hilan Hilan is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon....
Houmeiss Miziara Miziara is a village located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. The village is home to the Marian shrine, Our Lady of Miziara, Mother of Mercies....		34°19′43"N 35°55′59"E
Iaal Iaal, Lebanon Iaal is an ancient village located approximately 12 km south-east of Tripoli, 85 km from Beirut and 5 km from Zgharta. It is located within the Zgharta District of the North Governorate of Lebanon. Iaal lies at the foot of the Mount Lebanon range and has a road that runs up into the...		34°22′N 35°55′E
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Kadrieh Kadrieh Kadrieh is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon....
Karahbache Karahbache Karahbache is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon....		34°23′37"N 35°53′40"E
Karmsaddeh Karmsaddeh Karmsaddeh is a village located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. Its population is predominantly Maronite Catholic. Within the village centre is Saint John's Church...		34°18′21"N 35°53′23"E
Kfardlakos Kfardlakos Kfardlakos is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon....
Kfarfou Kfarfou Kfarfou is a village located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. Its population is Maronite Catholic....		34°19′05"N 35°52′48"E
Kfarhawra Kfarhawra Kfarhawra is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon....
Kfarsghab Kfarsghab Kfarsghab is a village located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon...		34°16′42"N 35°57′44"E
Kfarshakhna Kfarshakhna Kfarshakhna, Kfrchakhna, or Kafarchakhna is a small village in the region of [North Lebanon], with an estimated population of not more than 100 people. In Syriac language, it means the silence and tranquility.- Geography :...
Kfarhata Kfarhata Zgharta Kfarhata is a village located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. It is home for the El Chemor family, once rulers of Zgharta Zawiyeh in the Ottomans era....		34°22′58"N 35°53′51"E
Kfaryachit Kfaryachit Kfaryachit is a village located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. Its population is Maronite Catholic....		34°20′46"N 35°53′40"E
Kfarzeina Kfarzeina Kfarzeina is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon....
Khaldieh Khaldieh Khaldieh is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon. Its population is Maronite Catholic....
Kifraya Kifraya Kifraya is a Greek Orthodox village in Koura District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon. The village is famous for its wines....
Mazraat En Nahr		34°16′50"N 35°53′54"E
Mazraat Al Toufah Mazraat Al Toufah Mazraat Al Toufah is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon.Its a very nice place to be in!-External links:*...
Mazraat Hraikis Mazraat Hraikis Mazraat Hraikis is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon....
Mejdlaya Mejdlaya Mejdlaya is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon....
Miriata Miriata Miriata is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon....
Miziara Miziara Miziara is a village located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. The village is home to the Marian shrine, Our Lady of Miziara, Mother of Mercies....		34°19′58"N 35°55′49"E
Morh Kfarsghab Kfarsghab Kfarsghab is a village located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon...		34°20′11"N 35°54′12"E
Rachiine Rachiine Rachiine is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon....
Raskifa Raskifa Raskifa is a village located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. Its population is Maronite Catholic and Greek Orthodox....		34°18′38"N 35°52′01"E
Sakhra Miziara Miziara is a village located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. The village is home to the Marian shrine, Our Lady of Miziara, Mother of Mercies....
Sebhel Sebhel Sebhel is a village located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. Its population is Maronite Catholic....		34°18′53"N 35°54′31"E
Sereel Sereel Sereel is a village located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. It is situated in the valley of Qozhaya, the northern branch of the Valley of Qadisha....		34°17′24"N 35°54′41"E
Toula		34°19′03"N 35°57′49"E
Zgharta Zgharta Zgharta, or Zghorta is a large town in North Lebanon, with an estimated population of around 70,000.Zgharta is about 150 metres above sea level and lies between the rivers of Jouit and Rashein...