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Biskra Province

Coordinates: 34°52′N 05°45′E / 34.867°N 5.750°E / 34.867; 5.750
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Biskra Province
ولاية بسكرة
Map of Algeria highlighting Biskra
Map of Algeria highlighting Biskra
Coordinates: 34°52′N 05°45′E / 34.867°N 5.750°E / 34.867; 5.750
CountryAlgeria
CapitalBiskra
Government
 • PPA presidentMr. Khellil Rachid (FLN)
 • WāliMr. Goudjil Saïd
Area
 • Total20,986 km2 (8,103 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)[1]
 • Total730,262
 • Density35/km2 (90/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01 (CET)
Area Code+213 (0) 33
ISO 3166 codeDZ-07
Districts12
Municipalities33

Biskra is a province of Algeria. The capital city is Biskra.

Divisions

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The province has 12 districts. There are 33 communes or municipalities.

Districts

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References

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  1. Office National des Statistiques, Recensement General de la Population et de l’Habitat 2008 Preliminary results of the 2008 population census. Accessed on 2008-07-02.