Berkail
Berkail
برقايل | |
|---|---|
 Berkail, 2015 | |
  Berkail Location in Lebanon | |
| Coordinates: 34°28′39″N 36°02′02″E / 34.47750°N 36.03389°ECoordinates: 34°28′39″N 36°02′02″E / 34.47750°N 36.03389°E | |
| Country |  Lebanon |
| Governorate | Akkar |
| District | Akkar |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | +3 |
Berqayel or Berkayel (Arabic: برقايل) is one of the largest and the most historical towns in Akkar Governorate in northern Lebanon. Berkail is about 25 km north Tripoli. Berkail is well known by its olive production and green fields. It is a Sunni Muslim community.[1]
History[]
In 1838, Eli Smith noted the village, whose inhabitants were Sunni Muslim, located west of esh-Sheikh Mohammed.[2]
Economy[]
Much of Berkail's population is employed by the Lebanese Army. Olives are the main agricultural product.[citation needed]
References[]
- ^ "Municipal and ikhtiyariah elections in Northern Lebanon" (PDF). The Monthly. March 2010. p. 23. Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2016.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
- ^ Robinson and Smith, 1841, vol 3, 2nd appendix, p. 183
Bibliography[]
External links[]
- Berqayel, Localiban
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- Populated places in Akkar District
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