Mascara Province facts for kids
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Mascara Province
ولاية معسكر
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Map of Algeria highlighting Mascara
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| Country |  Algeria |
| Capital | Mascara, Algeria |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,941 km2 (2,294 sq mi) |
| Population
(2008)
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| • Total | 780,959 |
| • Density | 131.452/km2 (340.460/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01 (CET) |
| Area Code | +213 (0) 45 |
| ISO 3166 code | DZ-29 |
| Districts | 16 |
| Municipalities | 47 |
Mascara Province is a region in Algeria, a country in North Africa. It's like a state or a large area within Algeria. The main city and capital of this province is called Mascara City. The name "Mascara" actually means "military garrison" in Arabic, which tells us a bit about its history. Another important town in the province is Sig.
In 1994, on August 18, Mascara City experienced an earthquake. This event was a significant moment in the province's recent history.
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About Mascara Province
Mascara Province is located in the northwestern part of Algeria. It covers an area of about 5,941 square kilometers (2,294 square miles). In 2008, about 780,959 people lived there.
The province is led by a Wāli, which is like a governor. This person is in charge of the province's administration. The province also has a People's Provincial Assembly, which helps make decisions for the region.
How Mascara Province is Divided
Mascara Province is organized into smaller areas to help manage it. These areas are called districts and municipalities.
Districts of Mascara
The province has 16 main districts. Each district includes several smaller towns or villages. Think of districts as larger neighborhoods within the province.
- Aïn Farès
- Aïn Fekan
- Aouf
- Bouhanifia
- El Bordj
- Ghriss
- Hachem
- Mascara
- Mohammedia
- Oggaz
- Ouled Attia
- Oued Taria
- Sig
- Tighenif
- Tizi
- Zahana
Municipalities of Mascara
Below the districts, there are 47 communes, also known as municipalities. These are like local towns or groups of villages. They handle local services for the people living there.
Images for kids
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Map of Algeria highlighting Mascara
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Muaskar para niños
