Remhala

Remhala, also spelled Rimhala, is a village in Lebanon. It is located in the Aley District of the Mount Lebanon Governorate.

Etymology

The name Remhala is said to derive its origin from Syriac word for "sandy hill".

Population

Remhala has a resident population of roughly two thousand people, predominantly Maronites. As of 31 March 2024, the town contains 747 registered Syrian refugees.

Notable people

Samir Yazbek, singer and composer.