Ouled Khodeïr District
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| Ouled Khodeïr District دائرة أولاد خضير | |
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| District | |
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| Coordinates: 29°15′N 1°3′E / 29.250°N 1.050°ECoordinates: 29°15′N 1°3′E / 29.250°N 1.050°E | |
| Country |
 Algeria |
| Province | Béchar |
| District seat | Ouled Khodeïr |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 4,140 km2 (1,600 sq mi) |
| Population (2008)[2] | |
| • Total | 7,438 |
| • Density | 1.8/km2 (4.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01) |
| Municipalities | 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.[2] 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:[1]
- Ouled Khodeïr
- Ksabi
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Dairas et Communes" (in French). Site Officiel de la Wilaya de Béchar. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Population: Béchar Wilaya" (in French). Office National des Statistiques Algérie. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
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