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El Bayadh Province

ولاية البيض
Map of Algeria highlighting El Bayadh
Map of Algeria highlighting El Bayadh
Country  Algeria
Capital El Bayadh
Area
 • Total 78,870 km2 (30,450 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
 • Total 262,187
 • Density 3.32429/km2 (8.6099/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01 (CET)
Area Code +213 (0) 49
ISO 3166 code DZ-32
Districts 8
Municipalities 22

El Bayadh Province is a large region in Algeria, a country in North Africa. It is named after its main city, El Bayadh, which is also its capital. This province is known for its wide-open spaces and unique landscapes.

Exploring El Bayadh Province

El Bayadh Province is located in the western part of Algeria. It covers a very large area, about 78,870 square kilometers. This makes it one of the bigger provinces in the country.

People of El Bayadh

According to a 2008 count, about 262,187 people live in El Bayadh Province. This means there aren't too many people living in each square kilometer. The province offers a lot of space for its residents.

What is a Province?

In Algeria, a province is like a state or a large county in other countries. It is a main administrative division. Each province has its own capital city and local government. This helps manage services and development for the people living there.

How El Bayadh is Organized

El Bayadh Province is divided into smaller parts to help manage it. These parts are called districts and municipalities.

Districts of El Bayadh

The province has 8 main districts. Think of these as larger regions within the province. Each district includes several smaller towns and villages.

  • Boualem
  • Bougtob
  • Boussemghoun
  • Brézina
  • Chellala
  • El Abiodh Sidi Cheikh
  • El Bayadh
  • Rogassa

Municipalities (Communes)

Within these 8 districts, there are 22 smaller areas called communes or municipalities. These are like local towns or city areas. They are the smallest units of local government.

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