Mascara Province
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Mascara is a province (wilaya) in Algeria
. There was an earthquake in Mascara City (the capital) on 18 August 1994 - 5.6 on the Richter scale
- which killed 171 people. It was named after its capital, whose name means "military garrison" in Arabic, and which is unrelated to "Mascara
", the cosmetic
. Another important locality is the town of Sig
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s (daïras), which are further divided into 47 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...
. There was an earthquake in Mascara City (the capital) on 18 August 1994 - 5.6 on the Richter scale
Richter magnitude scale
The expression Richter magnitude scale refers to a number of ways to assign a single number to quantify the energy contained in an earthquake....
- which killed 171 people. It was named after its capital, whose name means "military garrison" in Arabic, and which is unrelated to "Mascara
Mascara
Mascara is a cosmetic commonly used to enhance the eyes. It may darken, thicken, lengthen, and/or define the eyelashes. Normally in one of three forms—liquid, cake, or cream—the modern mascara product has various formulas; however, all contain the same basic components of pigments, oils, waxes, and...
", the cosmetic
Cosmetics
Cosmetics are substances used to enhance the appearance or odor of the human body. Cosmetics include skin-care creams, lotions, powders, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail and toe nail polish, eye and facial makeup, towelettes, permanent waves, colored contact lenses, hair colors, hair sprays and...
. Another important locality is the town of Sig
Sig, Algeria
Sig is a town formerly located in Oran Province and now located in Mascara Province, northwestern Algeria....
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Administrative divisions
The province is divided into 16 districtDistrict
Districts are a type of administrative division, in some countries managed by a local government. They vary greatly in size, spanning entire regions or counties, several municipalities, or subdivisions of municipalities.-Austria:...
s (daïras), which are further divided into 47 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
- Aïn FarèsAïn Farès DistrictAïn Farès District is a district of Mascara Province, Algeria....
- Aïn FekanAïn Fekan DistrictAïn Fekan District is a district of Mascara Province, Algeria....
- AoufAouf DistrictAouf District is a district of Mascara Province, Algeria....
- BouhanifiaBouhanifia DistrictBouhanifia District is a district of Mascara Province, Algeria....
- El BordjEl Bordj DistrictEl Bordj District is a district of Mascara Province, Algeria....
- GhrissGhriss DistrictGhriss District is a district of Mascara Province, Algeria....
- HachemHachem DistrictHachem District is a district of Mascara Province, Algeria....
- MascaraMascara DistrictMascara District is a district of Mascara Province, Algeria....
- MohammediaMohammedia DistrictMohammedia is a town located in Mascara Province, northwestern Algeria.Located about 70 km from Oran and 420 km from Algiers....
- OggazOggaz DistrictOggaz District is a district of Mascara Province, Algeria....
- Ouled AttiaOued El Abtal DistrictOued El Abtal District is a district of Mascara Province, Algeria....
- Oued TariaOued Taria DistrictOued Taria District is a district of Mascara Province, Algeria....
- SigSig DistrictSig District is a district of Mascara Province, Algeria....
- TighenifTighenif DistrictTighenif District is a district of Mascara Province, Algeria....
- TiziTizi DistrictTizi District is a district of Mascara Province, Algeria....
- ZahanaZahana DistrictZahana District is a district of Mascara Province, Algeria....
Communes
- Aïn FaresAïn Fares, MascaraAïn Fares is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 12,454.-References:...
- Aïn FekanAïn FekanAïn Fekan is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 10,573.-References:...
- Aïn FerahAïn FerahAïn Ferah is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 5,394....
- Aïn FrasAïn FrasAïn Fras is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 1,628....
- AlaimiaAlaimiaAlaimia is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 6,750....
- AoufAoufAouf is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 7,326.-References:...
- BenianeBenianeBeniane is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 4,530.-References:...
- Bou HanifiaBou HanifiaBou Hanifia is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 16,953.-References:...
- Bou HenniBou HenniBou Henni is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 10,240.-References:...
- Chorfa
- El BordjEl BordjEl Bordj is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 17,874.-References:...
- El GaadaEl GaadaEl-Gaada is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 4,119. Among the major families of the city, Al-Mahaja which are the progeny of Al-Shorafa.-References:...
- El GhomriEl GhomriEl Ghomri is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 8,585.-References:...
- HachemHachem-References:...
- El KeurtEl KeurtEl Keurt is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 3,536.-References:...
- El MenaouerEl MenaouerEl Menaouer is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 9,346....
- FerraguigFerraguigFerraguig is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 2,379.-References:...
- FrohaFrohaFroha is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 11,969.-References:...
- GharrousGharrousGharrous is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 3,088....
- GuerdjoumGuerdjoumGuerdjoum is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 2,341.-References:...
- GuittenaGuittenaGuittena is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria....
- GhrissGhrissGhriss is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 22,151....
- MamouniaMamouniaMamounia is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria.-References:...
- HacineHacineHacine is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 9,176.-References:...
- KhalouiaKhalouiaKhalouia is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 4,984.-References:...
- MakdhaMakdhaMakdha is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 4,439....
- MaoussaMaoussaMaoussa is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 18,104.-References:...
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- Mocta DouzMocta DouzMocta Douz is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria.-References:...
- MohammadiaMohammadia, MascaraMohammadia, Mascara is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 71,366.-References:...
- NesmothNesmothNesmoth is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 4,414-References:...
- OggazOggazOggaz is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 10,120.-References:...
- Oued El AbtalOued El AbtalOued El Abtal is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 19,184.-References:...
- Oued TariaOued TariaOued Taria is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 13,916.-References:...
- Ras Ain AmiroucheRas Ain AmiroucheRas Ain Amirouche is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 6,183....
- SedjeraraSedjeraraSedjerara is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 7,819.-References:...
- SehaîliaSehaîliaSehaîlia is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 8,500....
- Sidi AbdeldjebarSidi AbdeldjebarSidi Abdeldjebar is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 3,760....
- Sidi AbdelmoumenSidi AbdelmoumenSidi Abdelmoumen is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 13,306....
- Sidi KadaSidi KadaSidi Kada is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 17,843.-References:...
- Sidi BoussaidSidi BoussaidSidi Boussaid is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 4,428....
- SigSig, AlgeriaSig is a town formerly located in Oran Province and now located in Mascara Province, northwestern Algeria....
- TighennifTighennifTighennif is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 55,800.-References:...
- TiziTiziTizi is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 10,915.-References:...
- ZahanaZahanaZahana is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 18,839.-References:...
- Zelameta