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Area: 788.4㎢ Population: 423,596 Population Density: Unknown Characteristics: Akkar Governorate is an administrative district located in northern Lebanon. It consists of a single district, Akkar District, which shares its name with the governorate. It was separated from the North Governorate on July 16, 2003. The western part is a coastal plain, with the elevation increasing toward the east. It is the least urbanized region in Lebanon, with 80% of the population living in rural areas. It is considered the poorest region in Lebanon, characterized by high illiteracy rates and a lack of basic infrastructure and services.