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Sidi Khellil
Sidi Khellil ( ar, ﺳﻴﺪي ﺧﻠﻴﻞ) is a town and commune in El M'Ghair District, El Oued Province, Algeria. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 6,547, up from 5,524 in 1998, and an annual growth rate of 1.7%. Geography Much of the surrounding land is a sandy desert. However, the area between the town (and the railway) and the N3 highway is occupied by an extensive palm plantation. The endorheic salt lake Chott Felrhir lies about to the northeast of the town. Climate Sidi Khellil has a hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification ''BWh''), with very hot summers and mild winters. Rainfall is light and sporadic, and summers are particularly dry. Transportation The Biskra-Touggourt train line passes through the town, but there is no station. The main road near the town is the N3 highway, which connect to Biskra to the north and Touggourt to the east. Education 4.8% of the population has a tertiary education, and another 15.0% has completed sec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Provinces Of Algeria
Algeria, since December 18, 2019, is divided into 58 wilayas ( provinces). Prior to December 18, 2019, there were 48 provinces. The 58 provinces are divided into 1,541 baladiyahs ( municipalities). The name of a province is always that of its capital city. According to the Algerian constitution, a wilaya is a territorial collectivity enjoying economic and diplomatic freedom, the APW, or ''"Popular Provincial Parliament/Provincial Popular Parliament"'' (the ''Assemblée Populaire Wilayale'', in French) is the political entity governing a province, directed by the " Wali" ( Governor), who is chosen by the Algerian President to handle the APW's decisions, the APW has also a president, who is elected by the members of the APW, which Algerians elect. List By 1984 the number of Algerian provinces were fixed at 48 and established the list of municipalities or "communes" attached to each province. In 2019, 10 new provinces were added. The province numbers are the first 31 province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aïn Cheikh
Aïn Cheikh is a village in the commune of Sidi Khellil, in El M'Ghair District, El Oued Province, Algeria. The village is located to the east of the N3 highway about southeast of El M'Ghair El M'Ghair ( ar, اﻟﻤﻐﻴﺮ), also called El Meghaïer or Mhraïer, is a town and commune, and capital of El M'Ghair District and El M'Ghair Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 49,793, up from 40,228 in 1 .... References Neighbouring towns and cities Populated places in El Oued Province {{ElOued-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ouled Djellal
Ouled Djellal is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 45,622. more recent census says it has over 66,000 people. It is the second biggest city in the state of Biskra because of its population and economics. Mayor Rachid Boufateh (in 2016) announced that Ouled Djellal is to be a State in the next Administrative Division. History Ouled Djellal was attached to the state of Biskra since the Ottoman Empire. It is also the birthplace of Boughera El Ouafi, the 1928 Olympic marathon The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of , usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There are also wheelchair di ... champion. File:FROBENIUS(1911) Fig26 Marktplatz von Ouled Djella, am Rand der Sahara.jpg, Ouled Djellal 1911 file:ANCIENNES CONSTRUCTIONS.JPG , ruins at Ouled Djella References Commune ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laghouat
Laghouat ( ar, الأغواط; en, Laghwat) is the capital of the Laghouat Province, Algeria, south of the Algerian capital Algiers. Located in the Amour Range of the Saharan Atlas, the town is an oasis on the north edge of the Sahara Desert. It is an important administrative and military center and marketplace, and is known for rug and tapestry weaving. Laghouat traces its history to at least the 11th century. It was ruled by the Ottoman Turks in 1786 and annexed to Beylik of Titteri (Médéa). The town experienced the brutal Siege of Laghouat in 1852, and came under French colonial rule until 1962. It was formerly the administrative center of one of the four "Territories of the South" forming the region of Algeria administered under Martial Law until the reform instituted by the Statue of Algiers law of 20 September 1947. Since 1974, it has been the seat of a province of the same name. The population of the town was 126,291 inhabitants in 2005. There are natural ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
M'Rara
M'Rara ( ar, ﻣﺮارة) is a town and commune in Djamaa District, El Oued Province, Algeria. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 7,999, up from 5,976 in 1998, with an annual growth rate of 3.0%. Climate M'Rara has a hot desert climate ( Köppen climate classification ''BWh''), with very hot summers and mild winters, and very little precipitation throughout the year. Transportation The main road out of M'Rara to the east joins the N3 highway at Djamaa Djamaa ( ar, ﺟﺎﻣﻌﺔ) (also written Jama'a) is a town and commune in El Oued Province, Algeria. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 50,916, up from 37,438 in 1998, with an annual growth rate of 3.1%. Geography To the .... The N3 connects Biskra in the north to Touggourt in the south. Education 3.2% of the population has a tertiary education, and another 10.5% has completed secondary education. The overall literacy rate is 64.3%, and is 73.1% among males and 55 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Djamaa
Djamaa ( ar, ﺟﺎﻣﻌﺔ) (also written Jama'a) is a town and commune in El Oued Province, Algeria. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 50,916, up from 37,438 in 1998, with an annual growth rate of 3.1%. Geography To the east of Djamaa is a large area of palm plantations. The locality of Tigdidine lies amongst the palm trees. To the west the landscape is mostly arid and sandy, although there is another smaller palm plantation about west of the town. Climate Djamaa has a hot desert climate ( Köppen climate classification ''BWh''), with very hot summers and mild winters, and very little precipitation throughout the year. Transportation Djamaa has a station on the Biskra-Touggourt railway line. The N3 highway passes through the town, also connecting Biskra in the north to Touggourt in the south. Education 6.5% of the population has a tertiary education, and another 16.1% has completed secondary education. The overall literacy rate is 80.7 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tendla
Tendla (also Tinedla or Tenedla) ( ar, اﻟﻌﻘﻠﺔ) is a town and commune in Djamaa District, El Oued Province, Algeria. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 9,193, up from 8,033 in 1998, with an annual growth rate of 1.4%, the second-lowest in the province. Climate Tendla has a hot desert climate ( Köppen climate classification ''BWh''), with very hot summers and mild winters. Rainfall is light and sporadic, and summers are particularly dry. Transportation Tendla is at the eastern end of the regional road W303, which connects it to the N3 to the west. From there the N3 leads north to Biskra and south to Touggourt. Education Among the residents, 3.4% of the population has a tertiary education, and another 13.6% has completed secondary education. The overall literacy rate is 73.8%, and is 81.5% among males and 66.2% among females. Localities The commune of Tendla is composed of two localities: *Tendla * Arfiane El Bared References Neighbouring ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
El Oued
El Oued ( ar, اﻟﻮادي, ber, Suf meaning ''the River''), Souf or Oued Souf is a city, and the capital of El Oued Province, in Algeria. The oasis town is watered by an underground river, hence its name is El Oued which enables date palm cultivation and the rare use (for the desert) of brick construction for housing. As most roofs are domed, it is known as the "City of a Thousand Domes". El Oued is located south east of Algiers (the capital city of Algeria), near the Tunisian border. The population of El Oued was 134,699 as of the 2008 census, up from 105,256 in 1998, with a population growth rate of 2.5%. History In 11th, Fatimids send Banu Hilal in Tripolitania, Tunisia and Constantine area against Zirids. Culture The inhabitants are thought to be Teroud tribe (Arabic: بنو طرود) living in and near Oued Souf area, however it is more likely that modern day Soufis are descendants of the original inhabitants of the oasis. Climate El Oued has a hot desert cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reguiba
Reguiba ( ar, اﻟﺮﻗﻴﺒﺔ) is a town and commune, and capital of Reguiba District, in El Oued Province, Algeria. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 40,367, up from 30,392 in 1998, and an annual growth rate of 2.9%. Climate Reguiba has a hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification ''BWh''), with very hot summers and mild winters, and very little precipitation throughout the year. Transportation Local roads connect the town to the N48 highway, including one that joins at Guemar, leading south to the provincial capital El Oued and north to Still, and Biskra via the N3 highway. Education 3.6% of the population has a tertiary education, and another 12.3% has completed secondary education. The overall literacy rate is 72.3%, and is 78.9% among males and 65.6% among females. Localities The commune of Reguiba is composed of 15 localities: *Reguiba *Hobba Hobba ( ar, هُبّة) is a village in the commune of Reguiba, in Reguiba District, El Ou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamraia
Hamraia ( ar, حمراية) is a town and commune in Reguiba District Reguiba District is a district of El Oued Province, Algeria. At the 2008 census, it had a population of 45,539. Communes Reguiba District consists of two communes: *Reguiba *Hamraia Hamraia ( ar, حمراية) is a town and commune in Reguiba ..., El Oued Province, Algeria. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 5,172, up from 3,938 in 1998, with an annual growth rate of 2.8%. Geography Hamraia is near Chott Melrhir, a large endorheic salt lake that lies to the north of the town. The lake and its surrounds, including the town of Hamraia, lie below sea level. Another salt lake, Chott Felrhir, lies to the southwest of Hamraia. Climate Hamraia has a hot desert climate ( Köppen climate classification ''BWh''), with very hot summers and mild winters, and very little precipitation throughout the year. Transportation Hamraia is on the N48 which connect El Oued to Still. From Still, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
El M'Ghair
El M'Ghair ( ar, اﻟﻤﻐﻴﺮ), also called El Meghaïer or Mhraïer, is a town and commune, and capital of El M'Ghair District and El M'Ghair Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 49,793, up from 40,228 in 1998, and is the second largest town in the province after Djamaa. Its annual population growth rate is 2.2%. Geography El M'Ghair lies southwest of Chott Felrhir, a large endorheic salt lake. Between the town and the lake there is an extensive palm plantation. Climate El M'Ghair has a hot desert climate ( Köppen climate classification ''BWh''), with very hot summers and mild winters, and very little precipitation throughout the year. Transportation El M'Ghair has a station on the Biskra-Touggourt railway line, which passes by the east side of the city. The N3 highway, which also connects Biskra to the north with Touggourt to the south, also passes through the city on the west side. Education 5.4% of the population ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Touggourt
Touggourt ( ar, ﺗﻗﺮت or تڤرت; ber, ⵜⵓⴳⵓⵔⵜ, Tugurt, lit=the gateway or 'the gate') is a city and commune, former sultanate and capital of Touggourt District, in Touggourt Province, Algeria, built next to an oasis in the Sahara. As of the 2008 census, the commune had a population of 39,409 people, up from 32,940 in 1998, and an annual growth rate of 1.8%. Touggourt's urban area includes the communes of Nezla, Tebesbest and Zaouia El Abidia, for a total population of 146,108. Touggourt is notable for its date trees. It was formerly surrounded by a moat, which the French filled up. Bradt Travel Guides describe it as "largely a modern town of block architecture" and "largely unattractive. The centre is quiet most of the day due to the heat but is more active at night when people take to the streets." History In 1414 the Sultanate of Tuggert was founded in southern Algeria. The known Sultans (and one female ruler) were: *Ali II *Mabruk (Mubarak) *Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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