Aarsâl Population 2026
Aarsâl has a population of 50,000, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇱🇧 Lebanon, located in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate. Roughly 0.8% of Lebanon's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Beirut, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,000
Rank in Lebanon
#10
Coordinates
34.18°N, 36.42°E
~1,407 m elevation · Asia/Beirut
Distance to capital (Beirut)
90 km
56 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Aarsâl?
Aarsâl has a population of 50,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Lebanon.
What region is Aarsâl in?
Aarsâl is located in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon.
Is Aarsâl the capital of Lebanon?
No, the capital of Lebanon is Beirut, about 90 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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