Territorial administration of Lebanon | Lebanon | Aakkar Governorate | Aakkar District
Bebnine - Aabdeh (ببنين - العبده) is a Lebanese local authority which is located in Aakkar District (Qada'a), an administrative division of Aakkar Governorate (Mohafazah).
Location
| Distance from Beirut | Altitude (meters) | Surface (ha) |
|---|---|---|
| 105 | 100 | 678 |
Municipality address
Sources : Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR)| Phone Number | Fax Number | Web sites | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/ 471 458 - 471 530 | 06/ 471 458 |
Données électorales
Sources : Ministry of Interior and Municipalities (Republic of Lebanon)| Registered voters | Effectifs du conseil municipal | Effectifs moukhtar |
|---|---|---|
| Registered voters | Effectifs du conseil municipal | Effectifs moukhtar |
|---|---|---|
Revenue of Independent Municipal Fund
Sources : Official Journal (Lebanese Republic)| Year | Revenues (Thousands Lebanese Pound) |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 426 856 |
| 2013 | 1 338 806 |
| 2012 | 1 300 309 |
Education
Sources : Central Administration of Statistics (Lebanese Presidency of the Council of Ministers) - Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR)| Educational establishments (2006) | Public | Private | Students schooled in the public schools | Students schooled in the private schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4 | 7 | 2 698 | 1 835 |
| Higher Educational Institute | Public | Private |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
Main Families
The following are some of the main families making up the voter base of the town:
• El-Masri: 488 voters
• Rifai: 425 voters
• Kassar: 370 voters
• Sebsebi: 300 voters
• Hajj: 225 voters
• Khaled: 190 voters
• Merhebi: 162 voters
• Daher: 24 voters
Educational Institutions
There are nine educational institutions, four of which are public, four that are private and one that is a subsidized private school. The total number of students is estimated at 3,500 pupils.
Clubs and Associations
There is one club and six associations, including the Fishing Cooperative.
Economic Activity
The town’s economy is largely based on the existence of approximately 400 small industrial and commercial businesses (Trade and Smithery). However, the fishing trade and ship manufacturing constitute the main professions of 70% of residents. In addition, 15% of the population is employed in agricultural activities, while the remaining residents work in the public or private sectors, or are self-employed.
Special Features
The town is mainly characterized by the boom in population figures, with a growth rate of 207% from 1965 to the present, primarily due to the high birth rate and low emigration. Residents numbered 3,900 in 1965, as compared to 12,000 people today. These figures contrast with the national average growth rate which ranges between 1.5% - 1.7% annually. These figures also counter the general perception that predominantly Shiite towns have the highest birth rates in the country.
Table 1 shows the evolution of population growth rates in several areas between the years 1965-2000.
Map of road network
Map of desertification risk
Map of rivers and water springs
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