Souaneh

Souaneh has a predominantly Shiite Muslim population, consistent with the demographic composition of the Marjayoun District. In 2014, voter registration data indicated that 99.69% of registered voters were Muslim, with 98.43% identifying as Shiite Muslims.^[5]

Souaneh has a population of approximately 2,937 people, with a median age of 28.2 years.^[4] The community has historically relied on agriculture, small businesses, and trade as key economic activities.

Souaneh is home to several prominent families, including Al Amin, Ftouni, Hamadeh, Basal, El Hawe, Mouzannar, Sultan... many of whom have deep historical and social ties to the region. In recent decades, migration has influenced the village's demographics, with many families having members who have settled in West Africa, South America, and the Gulf states, contributing to the local economy through remittances.

Souaneh does not have an established municipal government and is instead administered by a local Mukhtar.