| Tikrit تكريت | |
|---|---|
| village | |
  Tikrit | |
| Coordinates: 34°31′07″N 36°09′29″E / 34.51861°N 36.15806°E / 34.51861; 36.15806 | |
| Country |  Lebanon |
| Governorate | Akkar |
| District | Akkar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.65 km (2.18 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 540 m (1,770 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 4,069 eligible voters |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Dialing code | +961 |
Tikrit (Arabic: تكريت), also spelled Tekrit, is a town in Akkar Governorate, Lebanon.
The population of Tikrit is mostly Greek Orthodox Christian and Sunni Muslim.
History
In 1838, Eli Smith noted the village as 'Tekrit, located south of esh-Sheikh Mohammed. The inhabitants were Sunni Muslim or Greek Orthodox Christians.
References
- ^ Tikrit, Localiban
- ^ "Municipal and ikhtiyariah elections in Northern Lebanon" (PDF). The Monthly. March 2010. pp. 16, 21. Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - Robinson and Smith, 1841, vol 3, 2nd appendix, p. 185
Bibliography
- Robinson, E.; Smith, E. (1841). Biblical Researches in Palestine, Mount Sinai and Arabia Petraea: A Journal of Travels in the year 1838. Vol. 3. Boston: Crocker & Brewster.
External links
- Tikrit, Localiban
 Akkar District, Akkar Governorate | ||||||||||||||||
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