Oran Province facts for kids
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Oran Province
ولاية وهران
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Administrative map of Oran province
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Map of Algeria highlighting Oran
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| Country |  Algeria |
| Capital | Oran |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,114 km2 (816 sq mi) |
| Population
(2009)
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| • Total | 1,584,607 |
| • Density | 749.58/km2 (1,941.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01 (CET) |
| Area Code | +213 (0) 41 |
| ISO 3166 code | DZ-31 |
| Districts | 9 |
| Municipalities | 26 |
Oran Province is a region in Algeria, a country in North Africa. It's like a state or a large county. The main city and capital of this province is called Oran. In 2009, about 1,584,607 people lived here.
Exploring Oran Province: Districts and Towns
Oran Province is divided into smaller areas to help manage it. As of 1984, the province has 9 main areas called districts. It also has 26 smaller towns or local government areas known as communes or municipalities.
Main Districts of Oran Province
Here are the 9 districts that make up Oran Province:
- Aïn El Turk
- Arzew
- Bethioua
- Bir El Djir
- Boutlélis
- Es Sénia
- Gdyel
- Oran (This is the main city and also a district)
- Oued Tlélat
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