Biskra Province facts for kids
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Biskra Province
ولاية بسكرة
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Capital | Biskra |
Area | |
• Total | 20,986 km2 (8,103 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 730,262 |
• Density | 34.7976/km2 (90.1253/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01 (CET) |
Area Code | +213 (0) 33 |
ISO 3166 code | DZ-07 |
Districts | 12 |
Municipalities | 33 |
Biskra Province is a large area, or province, in the country of Algeria. It is located in the northern part of Algeria. The main city and capital of this province is also called Biskra.
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Exploring Biskra Province
Biskra Province is an important part of Algeria. It is known for its unique landscapes and history. The province has a total area of about 20,986 square kilometers. In 2008, about 730,262 people lived here.
How Biskra Province is Organized
To help manage the province, Biskra is divided into smaller sections. These sections make it easier to govern and provide services to the people.
Districts and Municipalities
Biskra Province is split into 12 main areas called districts. Each district then has even smaller parts called communes or municipalities. There are 33 municipalities in total across the province.
Here are the 12 districts of Biskra Province:
- Biskra
- Djemourah
- Foughala
- El Kantara
- El Outaya
- M'Chouneche
- Ouled Djellal
- Ourlal
- Sidi Khaled
- Sidi Okba
- Tolga
- Zeribet El Oued
See also
- In Spanish: Provincia de Biskra para niños