Tamanghasset Province facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tamanrasset Province ولاية تمنراست
Province
Landscape of Tamanrasset Province
Map of Algeria highlighting Tamanrasset
Country	Algeria
Capital	Tamanrasset
Area
• Total	556,200 km2 (214,800 sq mi)
Population
• Total	198,691
• Density	0.35723/km2 (0.92522/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01 (CET)
Area Code	+213 (0) 29
ISO 3166 code	DZ-11
Districts	7
Municipalities	10

Tamanrasset, also called Tamanghasset, is the biggest province in Algeria. Think of a province like a very large state or region within a country. This huge area is named after its main city, also called Tamanrasset. It's so big that it covers almost a quarter of Algeria's total land!

This amazing province is home to two special places called National parks: the Tassili n'Ajjer National Park and the Ahaggar National Park. These parks protect incredible natural landscapes and wildlife.

Exploring Tamanrasset Province

Tamanrasset Province is located in the southern part of Algeria. It's known for its vast desert landscapes, including parts of the Sahara Desert. The province is also home to the Hoggar Mountains, which are ancient volcanic mountains with stunning views.

Geography and Climate

The climate in Tamanrasset is mostly hot and dry, typical of a desert region. Days can be very warm, and nights can be cool. Despite the dry conditions, life thrives here, adapted to the unique environment.

Wildlife and Nature

The national parks in Tamanrasset are very important for protecting nature.

• The Tassili n'Ajjer National Park is famous for its ancient rock art and unique rock formations. It's like an open-air museum!
• The Ahaggar National Park protects the beautiful Hoggar mountain range, which is home to various desert animals and plants.

How Tamanrasset is Organized

Just like a country is divided into states or regions, a province is divided into smaller parts to help manage it. Tamanrasset Province has different administrative divisions to help govern its large area.

Districts and Municipalities

The province is divided into 7 main areas called districts. Each district then has smaller local areas called communes or municipalities. There are 10 municipalities in total across the province. These divisions help local governments provide services to the people living there.

List of Districts

Here are the 7 districts that make up Tamanrasset Province:

• Abalessa
• In Ghar
• In Guezzam
• In Salah
• Tamanrasset
• Tazrouk
• Tin Zaouatine

See also

In Spanish: Provincia de Tamanrasset para niños