Khenchela Province facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Khenchela Province ولاية خنشلة
Province
Map of Algeria highlighting Khenchela
Country	Algeria
Capital	Khenchela
Area
• Total	9,811 km2 (3,788 sq mi)
Population  (2008)
• Total	384,268
• Density	39.1671/km2 (101.442/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01 (CET)
Area Code	+213 (0) 032
ISO 3166 code	DZ-40
Districts	8
Municipalities	21

Khenchela Province is a region in Algeria, a country in North Africa. It's like a big county or state within Algeria. The main city and capital of this province is called Khenchela.

About Khenchela Province

Khenchela Province is one of the 58 provinces that make up Algeria. Each province has its own capital city, which is the main center for government and business. Khenchela city is the capital of this province.

The province covers an area of about 9,811 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of a small country! In 2008, about 384,268 people lived in Khenchela Province.

How Khenchela Province is Organized

Provinces in Algeria are divided into smaller parts to help manage them better. Khenchela Province has 8 main areas called districts. These districts are then divided into even smaller areas called communes or municipalities. There are 21 of these communes in total.

Districts of Khenchela Province

Each district has its own main town. Here are the 8 districts in Khenchela Province:

• Khenchela: This is the main district and also where the capital city is located.
• Aïn Touila: This district is about 20 kilometers northeast of the capital.
• Babar: You can find this district about 30 kilometers south of the capital.
• Bouhmama: This district is located about 35 kilometers west of the capital.
• Chechar: This one is further south, about 50 kilometers from the capital.
• El Hamma: This district is quite close, only about 7 kilometers west of the capital.
• Kaïs: This district is about 22 kilometers west of the capital.
• Ouled Rechache: This district is located 22 kilometers east of the capital.