El Hermel Population 2026
El Hermel has a population of 22,250, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇱🇧 Lebanon, located in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate. Roughly 0.4% of Lebanon's population lives here. It is about 86× smaller than Beirut, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,250
Rank in Lebanon
#15
Coordinates
34.39°N, 36.38°E
~743 m elevation · Asia/Beirut
Distance to capital (Beirut)
99 km
61 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of El Hermel?
El Hermel has a population of 22,250 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Lebanon.
What region is El Hermel in?
El Hermel is located in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon.
Is El Hermel the capital of Lebanon?
No, the capital of Lebanon is Beirut, about 99 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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