Greater Beirut

Greater Beirut (Arabic: بيروت الكبرى‎; French: Grand Beyrouth) is the urban agglomeration comprising the city of Beirut (Beirut Governorate) and the adjacent (municipalities) over the Mount Lebanon Governorate. Thus, it does not constitute a single administrative unit. The conurbation spreads south, east and north of Beirut city. To the west, the Eastern Mediterranean Sea serves as a natural boundary. Greater Beirut is equally split between Christians and Muslims. West Beirut is predominantly Islam Sunni (25%). South Beirut is predominantly Islam Shi'ite (25%). East & North Beirut are predominantly Christians (50%) of which 35 % are Catholics & 15 % Orthodox. Other minorities count 1 %.

Not to be confused with the city of Beirut, the core city of Greater Beirut.
Greater Beirut
Grand Beyrouth
Country Lebanon
CitiesList of cities in Greater Beirut
Area
 • Land200 km2 (80 sq mi)
Population
 (30 September 2016)
~2,200,000[1]
 • Metro density11,000/km2 (30,000/sq mi)

List of cities (partial)
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References
  1. "Questions & Answers: Water Supply Augmentation Project, Lebanon". The World Bank. 30 September 2016. Retrieved 20 March 2016.


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