Biskra Province
Encyclopedia
Biskra is a province (wilaya) of Algeria
. The capital city is Biskra
. Tolga
is one of the famous daïra
s of this wilaya. Other localities include Lichoua, Sidi Okba
, Sidi Khaled
, El-Kantara and Ouled Djellal
.
and 33 communes
or municipalities.
Algeria
Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...
. The capital city is Biskra
Biskra
Biskra is the capital city of Biskra province, Algeria. In 2007, its population was recorded as 207,987.During Roman times the town was called Vescera, though this may have been simply a Latin transliteration of the native name. Around 200 AD under Septimius Severus' reign, it was seized by the...
. Tolga
Tolga, Algeria
Tolga is a municipality in Biskra Province, Algeria. Located in south-east Algeria, Tolga is well known internationally for high-quality dates . It has more than 500,000 date palm trees. Most dates produced are exported....
is one of the famous daïra
Daïra
A daïra |circle]]; plural dawaïr) is an administrative division of a wilaya in Algeria and in Western Sahara. Another transliteration of the word is Daerah.*Daïra of Algeria*Daïra of Western Sahara-See also:* Provinces of Algeria...
s of this wilaya. Other localities include Lichoua, Sidi Okba
Sidi Okba
Sidi Okba is a locality in the Biskra Province, Algeria. It was named after the Muslim General Uqba ibn Nafi who died there in 683 AD. The nearest big city is Biskra which is located 18 km away.-See also:* Sidi Khaled...
, Sidi Khaled
Sidi Khaled
Sidi Khaled is a town in Algeria. It is located in the province of Biskra, famous for its oasis and palms. The name of Sidi Khaled is related to the Islamic personality Khaled Ibn Sounan Elabsi....
, El-Kantara and Ouled Djellal
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.-References:...
.
Administrative division
The province is made up of 12 districtsDistricts of Algeria
The provinces of Algeria are divided into 553 districts . The capital of a district is called a district seat...
and 33 communes
Communes of Algeria
This is a list of all communes in the North African country of Algeria. Currently, there are 1,541 communes in the country. The population data is from June 25, 1998.-See also:* List of cities in Algeria* List of postal codes of Algerian cities...
or municipalities.
Districts
- BiskraBiskra DistrictBiskra District is a district of Biskra Province, Algeria....
- DjemourahDjemourah DistrictDjemourah District is a district of Biskra Province, Algeria....
- FoughalaFoughala DistrictFoughala District is a district of Biskra Province, Algeria....
- El KantaraEl Kantara DistrictEl Kantara District is a district of Biskra Province, Algeria....
- El OutayaEl Outaya DistrictEl Outaya District is a district of Biskra Province, Algeria....
- M'ChounecheM'Chouneche DistrictM'Chouneche District is a district of Biskra Province, Algeria....
- Ouled DjellalOuled Djellal DistrictOuled Djellal District is a district of Biskra Province, Algeria....
- OurlalOurlal DistrictOurlal District is a district of Biskra Province, Algeria....
- Sidi KhaledSidi Khaled DistrictSidi Khaled District is a district of Biskra Province, Algeria....
- Sidi OkbaSidi Okba DistrictSidi Okba District is a district of Biskra Province, Algeria....
- TolgaTolga DistrictTolga District is a district of Biskra Province, Algeria....
- Zeribet El OuedZeribet El Oued DistrictZeribet El Oued District is a district of Biskra Province, Algeria.-External links:*...
Communes
- Aïn NagaAïn NagaAïn Naga is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 10,054.-References:...
- Aïn ZaatoutAïn ZaatoutAïn Zaatout is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 2,230.-References:...
- BiskraBiskraBiskra is the capital city of Biskra province, Algeria. In 2007, its population was recorded as 207,987.During Roman times the town was called Vescera, though this may have been simply a Latin transliteration of the native name. Around 200 AD under Septimius Severus' reign, it was seized by the...
- Bordj Ben AzzouzBordj Ben AzzouzBordj Ben Azzouz is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 11,043....
- BouchagrouneBouchagrouneBouchagroune is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 10,800....
- BranisBranisBranis is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 4,976.-References:...
- ChetmaChetmaChetma is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 8,677.-References:...
- DjemorahDjemorahDjemorah is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 11,218.-References:...
- DoucenDoucen-References:...
- El FeidhEl FeidhEl Feidh is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 12,482....
- El GhrousEl GhrousEl Ghrous is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 12,846....
- El HadjebEl HadjebEl Hadjeb is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 8,394....
- El HaouchEl HaouchEl Haouch is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 4,328....
- El KantaraEl KantaraEl Kantara is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria....
- El OutayaEl OutayaEl Outaya is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 8,787.-References:...
- FoughalaFoughalaFoughala is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 9,713.-References:...
- Khenguet Sidi NadjilKhenguet Sidi NadjilKhenguet Sidi Nadjil is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 2,526....
- LichanaLichanaLichana is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 8,740.-References:...
- LiouaLiouaLioua is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 15,960.-References:...
- M'ChounecheM'ChounecheM'Chouneche is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria.-References:...
- MekhadmaMekhadmaMekhadma is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 4,317.-References:...
- Meziraa
- M'LiliM'LiliM'Lili is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 5,151. During Roman times a large military settlement near the town was called Gemellae, though this may merely have been the Latin transliteration of the native name...
- Ouled DjellalOuled DjellalOuled Djellal is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 45,622.-References:...
- Ouled HarkatOuled HarkatOuled Harkat is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria.-References:...
- Ouled RahmaOuled RahmaOuled Rahma is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria....
- Ouled SassiOuled SassiOuled Sassi is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria....
- OumacheOumacheOumache is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 8,175.-References:...
- OurlalaOurlalaOurlala is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 5,820....
- Sidi KhaledSidi KhaledSidi Khaled is a town in Algeria. It is located in the province of Biskra, famous for its oasis and palms. The name of Sidi Khaled is related to the Islamic personality Khaled Ibn Sounan Elabsi....
- Sidi OkbaSidi OkbaSidi Okba is a locality in the Biskra Province, Algeria. It was named after the Muslim General Uqba ibn Nafi who died there in 683 AD. The nearest big city is Biskra which is located 18 km away.-See also:* Sidi Khaled...
- TolgaTolga, AlgeriaTolga is a municipality in Biskra Province, Algeria. Located in south-east Algeria, Tolga is well known internationally for high-quality dates . It has more than 500,000 date palm trees. Most dates produced are exported....
- Zeribet El OuedZeribet El OuedZeribet 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 mountains....