El Oued Province facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Oued Province
ولاية الوادي
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Map of Algeria highlighting El Oued
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| Country |  Algeria |
| Capital | El Oued |
| Area | |
| • Total | 54,573 km2 (21,071 sq mi) |
| Population
(2008)
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| • Total | 673,934 |
| • Density | 12.34922/km2 (31.9843/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01 (CET) |
| Area Code | +213 (0) 32 |
| ISO 3166 code | DZ-39 |
| Districts | 12 |
| Municipalities | 30 |
El Oued Province is a large area in the country of Algeria. It is located in the Sahara Desert, which is a very famous desert. The main city and capital of this province is called El Oued.
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About El Oued Province
El Oued Province is one of Algeria's many provinces. A province is like a state or a large region within a country. It helps to organize the land and the people who live there.
Where is it?
This province is found in the northeastern part of the Sahara Desert. This means it has a very hot and dry climate. The landscape is mostly sand dunes and desert plants.
How it's Organized
El Oued Province is divided into smaller parts to help manage it. These parts are called districts and communes.
- There are 12 districts in the province.
- There are 30 communes, which are also known as municipalities. A commune is like a local town or city area.
Districts of El Oued
Here are the names of the 12 districts in El Oued Province:
- Bayadha
- Debila
- Djamaâ
- El Meghaier
- El Oued (This is where the capital city is located!)
- Guemar
- Hassi Khelifa
- Magrane
- Mih Ouensa
- Reguiba
- Robbah
- Taleb Larbi
The Capital City
The capital city of the province is also called El Oued. It is sometimes known as the "City of a Thousand Domes." This is because many of its buildings have unique domed roofs. These domes help to keep the buildings cool in the desert heat.
People and Population
According to a count in 2008, about 673,934 people lived in El Oued Province. People living here have adapted to the desert environment. They often rely on date palm farming. Date palms are very important for food and the economy in this region.
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de El Oued para niños
