Kahale
Place in Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon
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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]
Kahale
الكحالة Kehale | |
|---|---|
  Kahale Location in Lebanon | |
| Coordinates: 33°49′19″N 35°35′15″E | |
| Country |  Lebanon |
| Governorate | Mount Lebanon Governorate |
| District | Aley District |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,800 ft (550 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 13,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | +3 |
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
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.
