Batroun District


Batroun District is a district located in the North [Governorate, Lebanon|North Governorate], Lebanon, south of Tripoli. Its capital is the city of Batroun, which is one of the List of [oldest continuously inhabited cities|oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world]. Its natural borders are: in the south the al-Jaouz river and in the north the Madfoun river.
The region is known for its vineyards located at an altitude of 1,300 meters, which helps grow high-quality grapes that are used to make wines that are intense in color and full of flavor.

Historical Significance

The district has a rich historical background, having been inhabited since ancient times. It was known as "Betrouna" by the Phoenicians and "Botrys" during the Greek-Roman era. Batroun was significantly affected by historical events such as earthquakes and Crusader conquests, which shaped its development.

Demographics

According to registered voters in 2014: