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'''Akkar Governorate''' ({{lang-ar|محافظة عكار}}) is the northernmost [[Governorates of Lebanon|governorate]] of [[Lebanon]]. It comprises the single [[Districts of Lebanon|district]] of [[Akkar District|Akkar]],<ref name=localiban>{{cite web |url=http://www.localiban.org/rubrique893.html |title=Mohafazah de Aakkar |publisher=Localiban |accessdate=19 February 2017 |archive-date=26 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170926190837/http://www.localiban.org/rubrique893.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> which in turn is subdivided into 121 municipalities.<ref name=profile2015/> The capital is at [[Halba, Lebanon|Halba]].<ref name=localiban/> It covers an area of {{cvt|788|km2|sqmi}}<ref name=profile2015/> and is bounded by the [[Mediterranean Sea]] to the west, [[North Governorate]] to the south, [[Baalbek-Hermel Governorate]] to the southeast, and the [[Syria]]n [[Governorates of Syria|governorates]] of [[Tartus Governorate|Tartus]] and [[Homs Governorate|Homs]] to the north and northeast. The governorate's western coastal plain constitutes Lebanon's second largest agricultural region after the [[Beqaa Valley]], while the east features forested mountains that have been considered for protection as a national park.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mada.org.lb/Content/Actives/MADA_Recources/122/FilePDF_122.pdf |title=Towards a National Park in Upper Akkar |publisher=Mada |date=March 2009 |accessdate=20 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913183101/http://mada.org.lb/Content/Actives/MADA_Recources/122/FilePDF_122.pdf |archive-date=13 September 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
'''Akkar Governorate''' ({{langx|ar|محافظة عكار}}) is the northernmost [[Governorates of Lebanon|governorate]] of [[Lebanon]]. It comprises the single [[Districts of Lebanon|district]] of [[Akkar District|Akkar]],<ref name=localiban>{{cite web |url=http://www.localiban.org/rubrique893.html |title=Mohafazah de Aakkar |publisher=Localiban |accessdate=19 February 2017 |archive-date=26 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170926190837/http://www.localiban.org/rubrique893.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> which in turn is subdivided into 121 municipalities.<ref name=profile2015/> The capital is at [[Halba, Lebanon|Halba]].<ref name=localiban/> It covers an area of {{cvt|788|km2|sqmi}}<ref name=profile2015/> and is bounded by the [[Mediterranean Sea]] to the west, [[North Governorate]] to the south, [[Baalbek-Hermel Governorate]] to the southeast, and the [[Syria]]n [[Governorates of Syria|governorates]] of [[Tartus Governorate|Tartus]] and [[Homs Governorate|Homs]] to the north and northeast. The governorate's western coastal plain constitutes Lebanon's second largest agricultural region after the [[Beqaa Valley]], while the east features forested mountains that have been considered for protection as a national park.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mada.org.lb/Content/Actives/MADA_Recources/122/FilePDF_122.pdf |title=Towards a National Park in Upper Akkar |publisher=Mada |date=March 2009 |accessdate=20 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913183101/http://mada.org.lb/Content/Actives/MADA_Recources/122/FilePDF_122.pdf |archive-date=13 September 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


The [[UNHCR]] estimated the population of the governorate at 389,899 in 2015, including 106,935 registered refugees of the [[Syrian Civil War]] and 19,404 [[Palestinian refugee camps|Palestinian refugees]].<ref name=profile2015/> The population is predominantly [[Sunni Islam in Lebanon|Sunni Muslim]] around 70-75% with a minority of [[Christianity in Lebanon|Christian]] and [[Alawite]] communities and very few [[Shia Islam in Lebanon|Shiites]].<ref name=profile2015/> Akkar is Lebanon's least urbanized governorate, with 80% of the population living in rural areas.<ref name=mada>{{cite web |last=Mouchref |first=Aicha |url=http://daleel-madani.org/sites/default/files/old/resources/MADA_Forgotten_Akkar_SocioEconomicReality_Jan08.pdf |title=Forgotten Akkar: Socio-Economic Reality of the Akkar Region |publisher=Mada |date=January 2008 |accessdate=20 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160910065742/http://daleel-madani.org/sites/default/files/old/resources/MADA_Forgotten_Akkar_SocioEconomicReality_Jan08.pdf |archive-date=10 September 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
The [[UNHCR]] estimated the population of the governorate at 389,899 in 2015, including 106,935 registered refugees of the [[Syrian Civil War]] and 19,404 [[Palestinian refugee camps|Palestinian refugees]].<ref name=profile2015/> The population is predominantly [[Sunni Islam in Lebanon|Sunni Muslim]] around 70-75% with a minority of [[Christianity in Lebanon|Christian]] and [[Alawite]] communities and very few [[Shia Islam in Lebanon|Shiites]].<ref name=profile2015/> Akkar is Lebanon's least urbanized governorate, with 80% of the population living in rural areas.<ref name="mada">{{cite web |last=Mouchref |first=Aicha |date=January 2008 |title=Forgotten Akkar: Socio-Economic Reality of the Akkar Region |url=https://civilsociety-centre.org/sites/default/files/resources/MADA_Forgotten_Akkar_SocioEconomicReality_Jan08.pdf |url-status= |archive-url= |archive-date= |accessdate=28 November 2024 |website=Civil Society Knowledge Center |publisher=Mada}}</ref>


Akkar Governorate was created by the enactment of Law 522 on 16 July 2003, in which Akkar District was separated from [[North Governorate]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.localiban.org/rubrique394.html |title=Territorial administration of Lebanon |publisher=Localiban |accessdate=19 February 2017 |archive-date=8 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181008101536/http://www.localiban.org/rubrique394.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> Implementation of the new region only began in 2014 with the appointment of the first and current governor, [[Imad Labaki]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/128994 |title=Cabinet Appoints 5 New Governors, Accepts Qaloush's Resignation |date=2 May 2014 |publisher=[[Naharnet]] |accessdate=19 February 2017}}</ref> and remains incomplete {{as of|2017|lc=y}}.<ref>{{cite news |last=Obeid |first=Ghinwa |url=http://www.pressreader.com/lebanon/the-daily-star-lebanon/20170209/281569470470909 |title=Akkar governorate in dire need of security and development |date=9 February 2017 |publisher=[[The Daily Star (Lebanon)|The Daily Star]] |accessdate=19 February 2017}}</ref> Historically marginalized and neglected by the central government, Akkar is Lebanon's poorest region and has the country's highest illiteracy rate, and suffers from lack of basic infrastructure and services.<ref name=mada/> The recent influx of Syrian refugees has exacerbated these problems, with the unemployment rate in the governorate reaching almost 60% in 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://data.unhcr.org/syrianrefugees/download.php?id=11606 |title=North and Akkar Governorates Profile |publisher=[[UNHCR]] |date=2016 |accessdate=19 February 2017 |archive-date=26 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171226023008/http://data.unhcr.org/syrianrefugees/download.php?id=11606 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Akkar Governorate was created by the enactment of Law 522 on 16 July 2003, in which Akkar District was separated from [[North Governorate]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.localiban.org/rubrique394.html |title=Territorial administration of Lebanon |publisher=Localiban |accessdate=19 February 2017 |archive-date=8 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181008101536/http://www.localiban.org/rubrique394.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> Implementation of the new region only began in 2014 with the appointment of the first and current governor, [[Imad Labaki]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/128994 |title=Cabinet Appoints 5 New Governors, Accepts Qaloush's Resignation |date=2 May 2014 |publisher=[[Naharnet]] |accessdate=19 February 2017}}</ref> and remains incomplete {{as of|2017|lc=y}}.<ref>{{cite news |last=Obeid |first=Ghinwa |url=http://www.pressreader.com/lebanon/the-daily-star-lebanon/20170209/281569470470909 |title=Akkar governorate in dire need of security and development |date=9 February 2017 |publisher=[[The Daily Star (Lebanon)|The Daily Star]] |accessdate=19 February 2017}}</ref> Historically marginalized and neglected by the central government, Akkar is Lebanon's poorest region and has the country's highest illiteracy rate, and suffers from lack of basic infrastructure and services.<ref name=mada/> The recent influx of Syrian refugees has exacerbated these problems, with the unemployment rate in the governorate reaching almost 60% in 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://data.unhcr.org/syrianrefugees/download.php?id=11606 |title=North and Akkar Governorates Profile |publisher=[[UNHCR]] |date=2016 |accessdate=19 February 2017 |archive-date=26 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171226023008/http://data.unhcr.org/syrianrefugees/download.php?id=11606 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Latest revision as of 04:24, 29 November 2024

Akkar
Arabic: محافظة عكار
Governorate
Berkayel, Akkar Governorate
Berkayel, Akkar Governorate
Location of Akkar Governorate in Lebanon
Location of Akkar Governorate in Lebanon
Coordinates: 34°30′N 36°12′E / 34.5°N 36.2°E / 34.5; 36.2
Country Lebanon
DistrictAkkar District
Municipalitiessee list
Gazetted16 July 2003
CapitalHalba
Government
 • GovernorImad Labaki
Area
[1]
 • Total
788 km2 (304 sq mi)
Population
 • Estimate 
(31 December 2017)[2]
423,596
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

Akkar Governorate (Arabic: محافظة عكار) is the northernmost governorate of Lebanon. It comprises the single district of Akkar,[3] which in turn is subdivided into 121 municipalities.[1] The capital is at Halba.[3] It covers an area of 788 km2 (304 sq mi)[1] and is bounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the west, North Governorate to the south, Baalbek-Hermel Governorate to the southeast, and the Syrian governorates of Tartus and Homs to the north and northeast. The governorate's western coastal plain constitutes Lebanon's second largest agricultural region after the Beqaa Valley, while the east features forested mountains that have been considered for protection as a national park.[4]

The UNHCR estimated the population of the governorate at 389,899 in 2015, including 106,935 registered refugees of the Syrian Civil War and 19,404 Palestinian refugees.[1] The population is predominantly Sunni Muslim around 70-75% with a minority of Christian and Alawite communities and very few Shiites.[1] Akkar is Lebanon's least urbanized governorate, with 80% of the population living in rural areas.[5]

Akkar Governorate was created by the enactment of Law 522 on 16 July 2003, in which Akkar District was separated from North Governorate.[6] Implementation of the new region only began in 2014 with the appointment of the first and current governor, Imad Labaki,[7] and remains incomplete as of 2017.[8] Historically marginalized and neglected by the central government, Akkar is Lebanon's poorest region and has the country's highest illiteracy rate, and suffers from lack of basic infrastructure and services.[5] The recent influx of Syrian refugees has exacerbated these problems, with the unemployment rate in the governorate reaching almost 60% in 2015.[9]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Akkar Governorate Profile". UNHCR. June 2015. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  2. ^ Brinkhoff, Thomas (2 March 2019). "Lebanon: Administrative Division". City Population. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Mohafazah de Aakkar". Localiban. Archived from the original on 26 September 2017. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  4. ^ "Towards a National Park in Upper Akkar" (PDF). Mada. March 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 September 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  5. ^ a b Mouchref, Aicha (January 2008). "Forgotten Akkar: Socio-Economic Reality of the Akkar Region" (PDF). Civil Society Knowledge Center. Mada. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  6. ^ "Territorial administration of Lebanon". Localiban. Archived from the original on 8 October 2018. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  7. ^ "Cabinet Appoints 5 New Governors, Accepts Qaloush's Resignation". Naharnet. 2 May 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  8. ^ Obeid, Ghinwa (9 February 2017). "Akkar governorate in dire need of security and development". The Daily Star. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  9. ^ "North and Akkar Governorates Profile". UNHCR. 2016. Archived from the original on 26 December 2017. Retrieved 19 February 2017.


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