Matn District


Matn, sometimes spelled Metn, is a district in the Mount Lebanon Governorate of Lebanon, east of the Lebanon's capital Beirut. The district capital is Jdeideh.
Matn is one of the most popular areas in Lebanon, with its rich scenery and its splendid view of the Mediterranean. Matn's population is almost entirely Christian with some Druze in the region, mostly in Beit Mery, Broummana, Mtein and Zarooun.
The Matn district is also popularly known as Northern Matn District not to be confused with Southern Matn which is part of Baabda District and with Uppermost Matn which is part of Baabda District.

Popular Cities

CityPopulation
Jdeideh*8,000
Bourj Hammoud*45,000
Bouchrieh*25,000
Antelias*9,500
Brummana*4,800
Baabdat*3,600
El Mansouria*17,000
Bhersaf*1,810
Bikfaya*8,200
Beit Chabab*8,700
Beit Mery*5,600
Chewyeh*500
Jal el Dib*5,400
Dekwaneh*6,450
Zalka*4,000
Sin el Fil*16,000
Dbayeh*4,900
Kornet Chehwan*4,800
Aintoura5,100
Choueir6,370
Khenchara4,200
Bteghrine4,500
Baskinta11,000
Kaakour1,801
Fanar15,000

Note: starred cities are part of metropolitan Beirut.

Demographics

According to registered voters in 2014:

Municipalities