Batroun District Explained

Batroun District
Settlement Type:District
Official Name:البترون
Nickname:Fadous
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Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Lebanon
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Governorate
Subdivision Name1:North Governorate
Subdivision Type2:Capital
Subdivision Name2:Batroun
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:287
Population Est:57,339
Pop Est As Of:31 December 2017
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Batroun District (Arabic: البترون) is a district (qadaa) located in the North Governorate, Lebanon, south of Tripoli. Its capital is the city of Batroun, which is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Its natural borders are: in the south the El 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.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Your 2024 guide to Batroun wine region . 2024-05-27 . www.winetourism.com . en-US.