Biskra ( ar, ولاية بسكرة) is a
province
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wilaya'') of
Algeria
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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&n ...
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Tolga is one of the famous ''
daïras'' of this wilaya. Other localities include
Lichoua,
Sidi Okba,
Sidi Khaled,
El-Kantara and
Ouled Djellal.
History
The province was created from parts of
Oasis department and
Batna (département) in 1974.
In 1984
El Oued Province
El Oued ( ar, ولاية الوادي, ber, ⴻⵍ oⵓⴻⴷ) is a Saharan province of Algeria (n° 39) dominated by '' Oued Souf''. It was named after its eponymous capital. Notable towns include El Oued itself and El M'Ghair, Djamaa and Gu ...
was carved out of its territory.
Administrative division
The province is made up of 12
districts and 33
''communes'' or municipalities.
Districts
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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&n ...
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Djemourah
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Foughala
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El Kantara
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El Outaya
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M'Chouneche
M'Chouneche is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria.
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Communes of Biskra Province
Cities in Algeria
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Ouled Djellal
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Ourlal
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Sidi Khaled
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Sidi Okba
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Tolga
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Zeribet El Oued Zeribet El Oued is a city in Biskra Province, Algeria. In 2007, its population was recorded as 25.613. It is located at 80 km east of Biskra at the foot of the Aurès
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Communes
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Aïn Naga
Aïn Naga is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria
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Aïn Zaatout
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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&n ...
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Bordj Ben Azzouz
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Bouchagroune
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Branis
Branis is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria
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Chetma
Chetma is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria
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Djemorah
Djemorah is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria
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Doucen
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El Feidh
El Feidh is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria
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El Ghrous
El Ghrous is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria
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El Hadjeb
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El Haouch
El Haouch is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria
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El Kantara
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El Outaya
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Foughala
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Khenguet Sidi Nadjil
Khenguet Sidi Nadji is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 2,526.
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Communes of Biskra Province
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Lichana
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Lioua
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M'Chouneche
M'Chouneche is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria.
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Communes of Biskra Province
Cities in Algeria
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Mekhadma
Mekhadma is a town and commune in Biskra Province
Biskra ( ar, ولاية بسكرة) is a province (''wilaya'') of Algeria. The capital city is Biskra. Tolga is one of the famous ''daïras'' of this wilaya. Other localities include Lichoua, ...
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Meziraa
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M'Lili
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Ouled Djellal
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Ouled Harkat
Ouled Harkat is a town and commune in Biskra Province
Biskra ( ar, ولاية بسكرة) is a province (''wilaya'') of Algeria. The capital city is Biskra. Tolga is one of the famous ''daïras'' of this wilaya. Other localities include Licho ...
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Ouled Rahma
Ouled Bouachra is a town and commune in Médéa Province, Algeria.
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Communes of Médéa Province
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Ouled Sassi
Ouled Sassi or Ras El Miaad is a town and commune in Biskra Province
Biskra ( ar, ولاية بسكرة) is a province (''wilaya'') of Algeria. The capital city is Biskra. Tolga is one of the famous ''daïras'' of this wilaya. Other localities ...
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Oumache
Oumache is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria
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Ourlala
Ourlala is a town and commune in Biskra Province
Biskra ( ar, ولاية بسكرة) is a province (''wilaya'') of Algeria. The capital city is Biskra. Tolga is one of the famous ''daïras'' of this wilaya. Other localities include Lichoua, ...
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Sidi Khaled
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Sidi Okba
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Tolga
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Zeribet El Oued Zeribet El Oued is a city in Biskra Province, Algeria. In 2007, its population was recorded as 25.613. It is located at 80 km east of Biskra at the foot of the Aurès
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References
External links
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A website about Biskra and the surrounding area(also available i
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Airpor
Biskra Province,
1974 establishments in Algeria
Provinces of Algeria
States and territories established in 1974
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