Khemis El Khachna District | |
Native Name: | دائرة خميس الخشنة |
Native Name Lang: | ar |
Type: | District |
Image Map1: | DZ 35 Khemis El Khechna District.svg |
Map Caption1: | Map of Boumerdès Province highlighting Khemis El Khechna District |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Algeria |
Subdivision Type1: | Province |
Subdivision Name1: | Boumerdès |
Seat Type: | District seat |
Seat: | Khemis El Khechna |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Population Total: | 128444 |
Population As Of: | 1998 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Timezone1: | CET |
Utc Offset1: | +01 |
Blank Name Sec1: | Municipalities |
Blank Info Sec1: | 4 |
Khemis El Khachna is a district in Boumerdès Province, Algeria. It is the most populous district in the province. It was named after its capital, Khemis El Khechna, which is also the most populous municipality in the province. It is 30km away from the Boumerdese capital. Prior to 1974 it was known as Fondouk.
It was founded in 1845 by order of L. Philip. Its first mayor was named Raboil.
It is considered one of Algeria's richest regions, with a strong fishing industry.
The district is further divided into 4 municipalities:
See main article: List of people from Boumerdès Province.