Kahale

Kahale
الكحالة
Kehale
Kahale is located in Lebanon
Kahale
Kahale
Location in Lebanon
Coordinates: 33°49′19″N 35°35′15″E / 33.82194°N 35.58750°E / 33.82194; 35.58750
Country Lebanon
GovernorateMount Lebanon Governorate
DistrictAley District
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,800 ft (550 m)
Population
 • Total
13,000
Time zoneUTC+2 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)+3

Kahale (Arabic: الكحالة), is a mountain village in the district of Aley (Caza Aley), Lebanon, situated 13 km from Beirut. The population is estimated to be around 11,000 residents, with the majority being Maronite Catholic.[2]

Geography

Considering the locale and geography of the Kahale this name is suited well. A valley extends from the Sh'har west side of the Kahale into the Rjoum, eastern side of the Kahale.[citation needed]

History

In 1838, Eli Smith noted the place, called el-Kahhaleh, located in El-Ghurb el-Fokany; Upper el-Ghurb.[3]

Religion

Kahale has a predominantly Maronite Catholic population.

The village has three churches:

  • Mar Elias (مار الياس )
  • Our Lady (السيدة)
  • Mar Antonios (مار انطونيوس)

This in addition to Don Bosco monastery and school, and Saint Charbel Home for the elderly which is now closed.

References

  1. ^ a b Kahhaleh, Localiban
  2. ^ "التوزيع حسب المذاهب للناخبين/ناخبات في بلدة الكحاله، قضاء عاليه محافظة جبل لبنان في لبنان" [Distribution of voters by sect in the town of Kahaleh, Aley District, Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon]. Lub-anan (in Arabic). Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  3. ^ Robinson and Smith, 1841, vol 3, 2nd appendix, p. 191

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