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 |  |
| Governorate | Akkar Governorate |
| District | Akkar District |
| Elevation | 167 m (548 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+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
- "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)
External links
- Halba, Localiban
- Halba news section on Sada Akkar newspaper
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