Hermel District | |
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District | |
قضاء الهرمل' | |
Location in Lebanon |
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Country | Lebanon |
Governorate | Beqaa Governorate |
Capital | Hermel |
Area | |
• Total | 282 sq mi (731 km2) |
Population | |
• Total | 48,000 |
• Density | 170/sq mi (66/km2) |
Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
• Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
The Hermel District (Arabic: قضاء الهرمل) is a district in the Beqaa Governorate of Lebanon. Its population is estimated at 48,000 inhabitants, with its semi-arid land contributing to its low population density. It borders the Aakkar District and Minieh-Danniyeh District on its west, the Baalbek District in the south and east, and Syria on its north.
The capital of the Hermel District is Hermel.
Coordinates: 34°23′29″N 36°23′45″E / 34.39139°N 36.39583°E