Abadla District

Abadla is a district in Béchar Province, Algeria. It was named after its capital, Abadla. According to the 2008 census, the total population of the district was 21,133 inhabitants.[2] Most of the population of the region is clustered around the Oued Guir, the main water source for the district. The N6 national highway runs through the district on its way from Béchar to Adrar; the N50 branches off near Abadla, leading to Tindouf.

Abadla District

دائرة العبادلة
District
Map of Algeria highlighting Béchar Province
Coordinates: 31°1′N 2°44′E
Country Algeria
ProvinceBéchar
District seatAbadla
Area
 • Total12,100 km2 (4,700 sq mi)
Population
 (1998)[2]
 • Total18,648
 • Density1.5/km2 (4.0/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01 (CET)
Municipalities3

Municipalities

The district is further divided into three communes:[1]

References
  1. "Dairas et Communes" (in French). Site Officiel de la Wilaya de Béchar. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
  2. "Population: Béchar Wilaya" (PDF) (in French). Office National des Statistiques Algérie. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 May 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2013.


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