Béchar Province facts for kids
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Béchar Province
ولاية بشار
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Map of Algeria highlighting Béchar
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| Country |  Algeria |
| Capital | Béchar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 161,400 km2 (62,300 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 274,866 |
| • Density | 1.7030/km2 (4.4108/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01 (CET) |
| Area Code | +213 (0) 29 |
| ISO 3166 code | DZ-08 |
| Districts | 12 |
| Municipalities | 21 |
Béchar Province is a large area in the country of Algeria. It is located in the southwestern part of Algeria. The province is named after its main city, Béchar, which is also its capital. Much of this province is covered by vast sand dune fields. These sandy areas are part of the Sahara Desert and are very difficult for people to live in.
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What Is Béchar Province Like?
Béchar Province is one of the biggest provinces in Algeria. It covers a huge area of about 161,400 square kilometers. That's a lot of land! Even though it's so big, not many people live there. In 2008, about 274,866 people called Béchar Province home.
The capital city, Béchar, is an important center for the region. It helps connect different parts of the province. The province is known for its desert landscapes. You can find amazing sand dunes and dry riverbeds here.
How Béchar Province Is Organized
Béchar Province is divided into smaller parts to help manage it. These parts are called districts and municipalities. Think of them like different neighborhoods or towns within a larger region.
The province has 12 main districts. Each district then has several smaller municipalities. In total, there are 21 municipalities across the province. This system helps local leaders manage services and daily life for the people living there.
Districts of Béchar Province
Here are the 12 districts that make up Béchar Province:
- Abadla
- Béchar
- Béni Abbès
- Béni Ounif
- El Ouata
- Igli
- Kénadsa
- Kerzaz
- Lahmar
- Ouled Khodeïr
- Tabelbala
- Taghit
Who Leads Béchar Province?
Like other provinces in Algeria, Béchar Province has leaders who help run things. The main leader is called a Wāli. This person is like a governor. They are in charge of making sure the province runs smoothly. There is also a president of the People's Provincial Assembly. This assembly is a group of elected people who help make decisions for the province.
See also
- In Spanish: Provincia de Béchar para niños
