Zahlé Population 2026

Zahlé has a population of 78,145, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇱🇧 Lebanon, located in Bekaa. Roughly 1.3% of Lebanon's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Beirut, the country's biggest city.

Location of Zahlé (capital Beirut shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

78,145

Rank in Lebanon

Coordinates

33.85°N, 35.90°E

~963 m elevation · Asia/Beirut

Distance to capital (Beirut)

37 km

23 miles, straight line

Cities near Zahlé

Chmistâr30,000 people · ~17 km away
Aley130,000 people · ~28 km away
Jounieh96,315 people · ~30 km away
Baalbek30,916 people · ~34 km away
Beirut1,916,100 people · ~37 km away
Byblos20,784 people · ~38 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zahlé?

Zahlé has a population of 78,145 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Lebanon.

What region is Zahlé in?

Zahlé is located in Bekaa, Lebanon.

Is Zahlé the capital of Lebanon?

No, the capital of Lebanon is Beirut, about 37 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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