Halba (Arabic: حلبا‎) is the capital of Halba District in Akkar Governorate, Lebanon, close to the border with Syria. It is located at around 34°33′2″N 36°4′41″E.The population in Halba is divided between Sunni Muslims, Greek Orthodox Christians and Christian Maronites.Halba is home to Sada Akkar Newspaper, the only privately owned news agency in Akkar District. Halba is also home to a Lebanese Red Cross First Aid Center.