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List Of Cities In Algeria
This is a list of Algerian cities and towns with more than 100,000 inhabitants, and towns and villages with more than 20,000 inhabitants. For a list of ''all'' the 1,541 municipalities (baladiyahs) of Algeria, see List of municipalities of Algeria, and for the postal code of an Algerian city, see list of postal codes of Algerian cities. List of Algerian cities and towns with more than 100,000 inhabitants List of Algerian cities and towns with 50,000-99,999 inhabitants A *Adrar ''(68 276)'' *Aïn Defla ''(65 453)'' * Aïn Fakroun ''(55 282)'' * Aïn Oulmene ''(73 831)'' * Aïn M'lila ''(88 441)'' * Aïn Sefra ''(52 320)'' *Aïn Témouchent ''(75 558)'' * Aïn Touta ''(59 904)'' * Akbou ''(53 282)'' * Azzaba ''(56 922)'' B *Berrouaghia ''(60 152)'' * Bir el-Ater ''(77 727)'' *Boufarik ''(71 446)'' * Bouira ''(88 801)'' C * Chelghoum Laid ''(82 560)'' * Cheria ''(75 344)'' * Chettia ''(71 490)'' E *El Bayadh ''(91 632)'' * El Guerrara ''(59 514)'' * El-Khr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Algeria
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Constantine (Algeria)
Constantine ( ar, قسنطينة '), also spelled Qacentina or Kasantina, is the capital of Constantine Province in northeastern Algeria. During Roman times it was called Cirta and was renamed "Constantina" in honor of emperor Constantine the Great. It was the capital of the French department of Constantine until 1962. Located somewhat inland, Constantine is about from the Mediterranean coast, on the banks of the Rhumel River. Constantine is regarded as the capital of eastern Algeria and the commercial center of its region, and it has a population of about 450,000 (938,475Office National des Statistiques, Recensement General de la Population et de l’Habitat 2008 2008 population census. Accessed on 2016-01-27. with the agglomeration), making it the thir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biskra
Biskra ( ar, بسكرة ; ; Latin Vescera) is the capital city of Biskra Province, Algeria. In 2007, its population was recorded as 307,987. Biskra is located in northeastern Algeria, about 248 miles (400 km) from Algiers, 71 miles (115 km) southwest of Batna and 137 miles (222 km) north of Touggourt. It is nicknamed "The Queen of the Zibans", "The Door of the Desert" or "The Saharan Nice" because of its location at the beginning of the Sahara Desert. Due to its geographical location, its climate and natural resources, particularly farming, Biskra has always been a hub and a crossroad between the cities in the north and south. It has seen the passage of several civilizations, from the Romans and the Arabs to the French. In 1844, Biskra became a French garrison, which saw fighting during rebellions in 1849 and 1871. Currently the city of Biskra has 28 neighborhoods, including the three principal neighborhoods of, Korra, City 60 Logements, and Equipment Zones. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sidi Bel Abbès Province
Sidi Bel Abbès ( ar, ولاية سيدي بلعباس) is one of the provinces (''wilayas'') of Algeria. Its name is derived from the name of its capital, the city of Sidi Bel Abbès. It is situated in the northwestern part of the country. History The province was created from Oran (department) in 1974. In 1984, Aïn Témouchent Province was carved out of its territory. Administrative divisions The province is divided into 15 districts (''daïras''), which are further divided into 52 ''communes'' or municipalities. Districts # Aïn El Berd # Ben Badis # Marhoum # Mérine # Mostefa Ben Brahim # Moulay Slissen # Ras El Ma # Sfisef # Sidi Ali Benyoub # Sidi Ali Boussidi # Sidi Bel Abbès # Sidi Lahcène # Télagh # Ténira # Téssala Communes # Aïn Adden # Aïn El Berd # Aïn Kada # Aïn Thrid # Aïn Tindamine # Amarnas # Badredine El Mokrani # Belarbi # Ben Badis # Benachiba Chelia # Bir El Hammam # Boudjebaa El Bordj # Boukhanafis # Chettouane Belaila # Dha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sidi Bel Abbès
Sidi Bel Abbès ( ar, سيدي بلعباس), also called Bel Abbès, is the capital (2005 pop. 200,000)''Sidi Bel Abbes'', lexicorient.com (Encyclopaedia of the Orient), internet article. of the Sidi Bel Abbès wilaya (2005 pop. 590,000), Algeria. It is named after Sidi bel Abbass, a Muslim marabout or noble man who is buried there. The city is the commercial center of an important area of vineyards, market gardens, orchards, and grain fields. It was formerly surrounded by a wall with four gates, and today is home to a university. Sidi Bel Abbès is 75 kilometers from the Mediterranean Sea. History The present city, on the Wadi Sig River, developed around a French camp built in 1843. In 1849 a planned agricultural town was established around the existing military post. From the 1830s until 1962 the city was closely associated with the French Foreign Legion, being the location of its basic training camp, and the headquarters of its 1st Foreign Regiment. In the late 1890s the town ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sétif Province
Sétif Province ( ar, ولاية سطيف, kab, Agezdu n Sṭif) is a province (''wilaya'') in north-eastern Algeria. Its capital and largest city is Sétif; the next largest city is El Eulma. There is also the World Heritage Site of Djémila there. History In 1984 Bordj Bou Arréridj Province and Mila Province were carved out of its territory. Administrative divisions The province is divided into 20 districts (''daïras''), which are further divided into 60 ''communes'' or municipalities. Districts * Aïn Arnat * Aïn Azel * Aïn El Kébira * Aïn Oulmane * Amoucha * Babor * Béni Aziz * Béni Ourtilane * Bir El Arch * Bouandas * Bougaâ * Djémila * El Eulma * Guenzet * Guidjel * Hammam Guergour * Hammam Souhna * Maoklane * Salah Bey * Sétif Communes * Aïn Abessa * Aïn Arnat * Aïn Azel * Aïn El Kébira * Aïn Azel * Aïn Lahdjar * Aïn Legraj * Aïn Oulmane * Aïn Roua * Aïn Sebt * Aït Naoual Mezada * Aït Tizi * Amoucha * Babor * Bazer Sak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sétif
Sétif ( ar, سطيف, ber, Sṭif) is the capital of the Sétif Province in Algeria. It is one of the most important cities of eastern Algeria and the country as a whole, since it is considered the trade capital of the country. It is an inner city, situated in the eastern side of Algeria, at 270 kilometers east of Algiers, at 131 km west of Constantine (Algeria), Constantine, in the Hautes Plaines region south of Béjaia and Jijel. The city is at 1,100 meters of altitude. The city was part of Phoenician Empire then it became part of the ancient Berbers, Berber kingdom of Numidia, the capital of Mauretania Sitifensis under the rule of the Roman Empire. It became a city of the Islamic World after becoming Muslim during the Muslim conquest of the Maghreb. It is considered as the starting point of the Sétif and Guelma massacre, 8 May 1945 protests and massacre, which was a crucial factor to the start of the Algerian War. Toponymy Sétif was Numidia, numid before undergoing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Djelfa Province
Djelfa ( ar, ولاية الجلفة) is a province (''wilaya'') of Algeria. Its capital is Djelfa. It was first established by the administrative reorganization of 1974, and is home to over 1.2 million inhabitants. Localities in this province include Tadmit, El Khemis, and Selmana. History The province was created from parts of Batna (département), Médéa (département), Oasis department and Tiaret department in 1974. Administrative division The province is made up of 12 districts, which are further divided into 36 ''communes'' or municipalities. Districts # Aïn El Ibil # Aïn Oussera # Birine # Charef # Dar Chioukh # Djelfa # El Idrissia # Faidh El Botma # Had Sahary Had-Sahary is a town and commune in Djelfa Province, Algeria ) , image_map = Algeria (centered orthographic projection).svg , map_caption = , image_map2 = , capital = Algiers , coordin ... # Hassi Bahbah # Messaâd # Sidi Ladjel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Djelfa
Djelfa ( ar, الجلفة, link=no, al-Ǧilfah) is the capital city of Djelfa Province, Algeria and the site of ancient city and former bishopric Fallaba, which remains a Latin catholic titular see. It has a population of 490,248 (2018 census). The city lies at the junction of the N1 and the N46 roads. Geography Djelfa is located at an elevation of 3,734 feet (1,138 m) in the Ouled Naïl Range of north-central Algeria, between the towns of Bousaada and Laghouat. It is situated in a transitional zone between the dry, steppe-like Hautes Plaines (high plateaus) of the north, characterized by chotts (intermittent salt lakes), and the Sahara to the south. The town was founded in 1852 as a French military post on a geometric plan. It serves as an important livestock market centre for the semi-nomadic Ouled Naïl confederation. Djelfa is on the 12,000 mile-long Africa Trail. The surrounding region for centuries has been the meeting place of the Ouled Naïl people, who live in black ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Batna Province
Batna Province ( ar, ولاية باتنة, Latn, ar, Wilāyat Bātnah) is a province of Algeria, in the region of Aurès. The capital is Batna. Localities in this province include N'Gaous, Merouana and Timgad. Belezma National Park is in the Belezma Range area of the province. Administrative divisions It is made up of 21 districts and 61 municipalities. The districts are: # Aïn Djasser # Aïn Touta # Arris # Barika # Batna # Bouzina # Chemora # Djezzar # El Madher # Ichmoul # Menaâ # Merouana # N'Gaous # Ouled Si Slimane # Ras El Aioun # Seggana # Seriana # T'Kout # Tazoult # Théniet El Abed # Timgad The municipalities are: # Aïn Djasser # Aïn Touta # Aïn Yagout # Amantan # Amdoukal # Arris # N'Gaous # Batna # Ben Foudhala El Hakania # Bitam # Boulhilat # Boumagueur # Boumia # Bouzina # Djerma # Djezzar # Draa Etine # El Hassi # El Madher # Fesdis # Foum Toub # Ghassira # Chemora # Gosbat # Guigba # Hayat # Hidoussa # Ichmoul # Inough ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Batna, Algeria
Batna ( ar, باتنة, Latn, ar, Bātnah) is the main city and commune of Batna Province, Algeria. With a population of 290,645 (2008 census) it is the fifth largest city in Algeria. It is also one of the principal cities of the Chaoui area and is considered the capital of Aurès. History The first solid foundations (a military encampment) of the city were erected by a French garrison in 1844, with a strategic mission to create a permanently guarded access point for the main Sahara road. Batna's geographical location offers a natural break through the Atlas Mountains. The Romans did not detect this passage in their early invasion phase. The ancient cities of Timgad and Lambese, built around the first century CE, are living examples of the importance that the Romans gave to commercial control over the region. Signature and proclamation of the Algerian revolution Batna The inhabitants of the city revolted against the French authorities at the beginning of colonization. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blida Province
Blida ( ar, ولاية البليدة) is a provinces of Algeria, province (''wilaya'') in Algeria. Its capital is Blida. The Chréa National Park is situated here. History The province was created from parts of Alger (department) and El Asnam department in 1974. In 1984 Tipaza Province was carved out of its territory. Administrative divisions It is made up of 10 districts of Algeria, districts and 25 municipalities of Algeria, municipalities. The districts are: # Blida District, Blida # Boufarik District, Boufarik # Bougara District, Bougara # Bouïnian District, Bouïnian # El Affroun District, El Affroun # Larbaâ District, Larbaâ # Meftah District, Meftah # Mouzaïa District, Mouzaïa # Oued El Alleug District, Oued El Alleug # Ouled Yaïch District, Ouled Yaïch The municipalities are: # Aïn Romana # Ben Khéllil # Blida # Bouarfa, Algeria, Bouarfa # Boufarik # Bougara # Bouïnian # Béni Mered # Béni Tamou # Chiffa # Chréa # Chébli # Djebabra (Djebara) # El Affro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
