Halba

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Halba حلبا
Administration
Country	Lebanon
Governorate	North Governorate
District	Akkar District
Geography
Halba Location of Halba, Lebanon
Coordinates	34°33′2″N 36°4′41″E / 34.55056°N 36.07806°E / 34.55056; 36.07806Coordinates: 34°33′2″N 36°4′41″E / 34.55056°N 36.07806°E / 34.55056; 36.07806
Elevation	167 m (548 ft)

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Halba (Arabic: حلبا‎) is the capital of Akkar District in North Governorate, Lebanon, close to the border with Syria. It is located at around 34°33′2″N 36°4′41″E / 34.55056°N 36.07806°E / 34.55056; 36.07806.

The population in Halba is majority Muslim Sunnah, and minority Christian Greek Orthodox and Christian Maronites.

Halba is home to a Lebanese Red Cross First Aid Center.