Miniyeh-Danniyeh District is a district in the North Governorate of Lebanon. As its name indicates, the district includes the Dinniyeh,[1] and the Miniyeh regions. The town of Miniyeh serves as district a capital during fall and winter, while the town of Syr Dinniyeh serves as a capital during spring and summer. The district is known for its natural richness. It extends over the northern and western hills of Al-Makmel mountain overlooking the Northern Lebanese and Syrian Coasts.
Miniyeh-Danniyeh District | |
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District | |
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 Location in Lebanon | |
| Coordinates: 34°27′55″N 35°56′16″E / 34.4653°N 35.9378°E | |
| Country |  Lebanon |
| Governorate | North Governorate |
| Capital | Miniyeh |
| Area | |
• Total | 158 sq mi (409 km2) |
| Population | |
• Estimate (31 December 2017) | 206,075 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Demographics
editAs of 2022, the religious make-up of the District's 122,673 voters were roughly 86% Sunni, 7% Greek Orthodox, and 7% Maronite Catholics.[2]
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