Chlef Province facts for kids
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Chlef Province
ولاية الشلف / Clef
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Map of Algeria highlighting Chlef
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| Country |  Algeria |
| Capital | Chlef |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,975 km2 (1,921 sq mi) |
| Population
(2008)
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| • Total | 1,013,718 |
| • Density | 203.762/km2 (527.74/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01 (CET) |
| Area Code | +213 (0) 27 |
| ISO 3166 code | DZ-02 |
| Districts | 13 |
| Municipalities | 35 |
| Website | wilaya-chlef.com |
Chlef Province is a region in Algeria, a country in North Africa. It is like a state or a large county. The capital city of this province is also called Chlef. About 1 million people live in Chlef Province.
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Exploring Chlef Province
Chlef Province is an important part of Algeria. It covers an area of about 4,975 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of a small country. The province is known for its history and its people.
How Chlef Province is Governed
Like other provinces in Algeria, Chlef has its own government. It is led by a "Wāli," who is like a governor. There is also a "People's Provincial Assembly" (PPA). This assembly helps make decisions for the people living in the province.
Divisions of Chlef Province
Chlef Province is split into smaller parts to help manage it better. These parts are called districts and communes.
Districts in Chlef
The province has 13 main districts. Each district includes several smaller towns or areas. The capital city, Chlef, is also its own district.
- Abou El Hassan
- Aïn Merane
- Béni Haoua
- Boukadir
- Chlef
- El Karimia
- El Marsa
- Oued Fodda
- Ouled Ben Abdelkader
- Ouled Farès
- Taougrit
- Ténès
- Zeboudja
Communes and Municipalities
Within these 13 districts, there are 35 smaller areas called communes or municipalities. These are like local towns or villages. They help manage daily life for the people living there.
