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