The Arqa River (Arabic: نهر عرقا, romanized: Nahr ʿArqā) is a river in the northern part of Lebanon.[1] It originates from the barren lands of Akkar, passing through a number of towns in the Akkar district before reaching the Mediterranean. Its basin area covers approximately 143 km². It is a seasonal river with run-off lasting only a few months per year.[2]
The river encompasses 23 major villages and towns, including Akkar El-Atika, Tekrit, and Rahbeh.
References
- ^ “4 أنهار أساسية في عكار مُهملة!”. IMLebanon. 2024-01-25. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ LBTAdmin (2021-04-06). “Down by the River”. Lebanon Traveler. Retrieved 2025-01-28.
