Ouled Khodeïr District Explained

Ouled Khodeïr District
Native Name:دائرة أولاد خضير
Native Name Lang:ar
Type:District
Map Caption1:Map of Béchar Province highlighting Ouled Khodeïr District
Coordinates:29.25°N 4°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Algeria
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Béchar
Seat Type:District seat
Seat:Ouled Khodeïr
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:4140
Population Total:7,438
Population As Of:2008
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:CET
Utc Offset1:+01
Blank Name Sec1:Municipalities
Blank Info Sec1:2

Ouled Khodeïr is a district in Béchar Province, Algeria. It was named after its capital, Ouled Khodeïr. According to the 2008 census, the total population of the district was 7,438 inhabitants.[1] The Oued Saoura runs from northwest to southeast through the district, and empties into Sebkhel el Melah, also in the district, after a brief excursion into Adrar Province. The N6 national highway also runs through the district on the way from Béchar to Adrar, Algeria.

Municipalities

The district is further divided into 2 municipalities:[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Population: Béchar Wilaya. Office National des Statistiques Algérie. 13 February 2013. fr.
  2. Web site: Dairas et Communes. Site Officiel de la Wilaya de Béchar. fr. 19 February 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130216230858/http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/Dairas_Comm.htm. 16 February 2013.