Kaferkahel and some says Kfarqahel ( Kfar-Qãhël) is a Lebanese village of Al-Koura villages in the North governorate. Characterized by its geographical location as it separates the district of Al-Koura and Zagarta-corner through the valley Qadisha and the river Qadisha. The village is half Christians (Greek Orthodox), half Muslims (Sunni Islam). There's a church (St.Georges) and a mosque in the center of the village and a little abandoned church on the banks of Qadisha river (St. Elijah Mar Illiess), this church is used in july to celebrate Mar Illiess.

River of Qadisha

Quadish River ( Nahr Qadishä) (also known as Abou-Ali River Nahr Abu-A'ali), pass through this village.. People swim in the river in the summer and the water is great.

Immigrants

There are a lot of immigrants from Kaferkahel to several countries like:

 Canada  Australia  United States  Saudi Arabia  Europe

They visit their friends and family in the summer and holidays.

Population

The local population do not exceed 500 inhabitants. And the main families of Kaferkahel are:

• • Semsom (Biggest Family in the village)
  • Al-Ashkar (Biggest Christian Family in the Village)
  • El-Nabbout
  • Abdul Qader
  • Hajjeh
  • Hadid

Election of the municipalities of Kaferkahel

On the last municipal elections on 30 April 2010 retired Brigadier General Nizar Abdul Qader won under the chairmanship of the municipality, headed by Mr. Edmond El-Nabbout as vice president, and Al-Mukhtar is Mr. Mufeed Hajjeh .