Aïn Defla Province facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Aïn Defla Province ولاية عين الدفلى
Province
Map of Algeria highlighting Aïn Defla
Country	Algeria
Capital	Aïn Defla
Area
• Total	4,897 km2 (1,891 sq mi)
Population  (2008)
• Total	771,890
• Density	157.625/km2 (408.25/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01 (CET)
Area Code	+213 (0) 27
ISO 3166 code	DZ-44
Districts	14
Municipalities	36

Aïn Defla is a special area, like a state or region, in the northern part of Algeria. It's located southwest of Algiers, which is the capital city of Algeria. This province is home to several interesting towns, including Miliana, Hammam Righa, and Aïn Torki.

About Aïn Defla Province

Aïn Defla Province is a part of Algeria. It is known for its beautiful landscapes. The province covers an area of about 4,897 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of a small country.

Population and People

In 2008, about 771,890 people lived in Aïn Defla Province. The people here contribute to the rich culture of Algeria.

Government and Leadership

Each province in Algeria has its own leaders. The main leader of Aïn Defla Province is called the Wāli. Think of a Wāli as a governor. The current Wāli is Mr. Tikhmarine Lakhdar. There is also a president of the People's Provincial Assembly (PPA). This assembly helps make decisions for the province. The current PPA president is Mr. Menad Mehdi.

How Aïn Defla is Organized

Aïn Defla Province is divided into smaller parts. This helps manage the area better. It has 14 main sections called districts. Within these districts, there are even smaller areas called municipalities. There are 36 municipalities in total.

Districts of Aïn Defla

Here are the 14 districts that make up Aïn Defla Province:

• Aïn Defla
• Aïn Lechiakh
• Bathia
• Bordj El Amir Khaled
• Boumedfaâ
• Djendel
• Djelida
• El Abadia
• El Amra
• El Attaf
• Hammam Righa
• Khemis
• Miliana
• Rouina

See also

In Spanish: Provincia de Aín Defla para niños