Miniyeh–Danniyeh District
Miniyeh-Danniyeh District is a district in the North Governorate of Lebanon. As its names indicates, the district includes the Dinniyeh,[1] and the Miniyeh regions. The town of Miniyeh serves as district capital during fall and winter, while the town of Syr Dinniyeh serves as a capital during spring and summer. The district is known for its natural richness. it extends over the northern and western hills of Al-Makmel mountain overlooking the Northern Lebanese and Syrian Coasts and extending all the way up to Qurnat as Sawda' the highest peak in Lebanon and the Levant.
Miniyeh-Danniyeh District | |
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District | |
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 Location in Lebanon | |
| Coordinates: 34.4653°N 35.9378°E | |
| Country |  |
| Governorate | North Governorate |
| Capital | Miniyeh |
| Area | |
| • Total | 158 sq mi (409 km2) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 96,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
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