Halta (Arabic: حلتا) is a small village in the far south-east of Lebanon, near the border with the Syrian Golan Heights. The village has a mosque and an elementary school.
Halta
حلتا | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 33°18′31″N 35°40′08″E / 33.30861°N 35.66889°E | |
Country | Lebanon |
Governorate | Nabatieh Governorate |
District | Hasbaya District |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Dialing code | +961 |
Demographics
editHalta is divided into two parts: Upper and Lower Halta. The village has a population of almost 350 people.
Economy
editHalta is related to the village of Kfarchouba (in the district of Hasbaya) and is famous for agriculture and grazing.
Recreation
editHalta is a popular destination for many of the statesmen and expatriates for the practice of hunting and during fishing seasons.
Climate
editThe climate is a little hot in summer and warm in winter.