Takhemaret

Takhemaret is a town and commune in Tiaret Province in north-western Algeria, about 65 km. southwest of the city of Tiaret. The 2008 census population was 34,124 in the commune, with 20,827 in the city. [1]

Takhemaret
Commune and town
Takhemaret
Coordinates: 35°6′26″N 0°41′0″E
Country Algeria
ProvinceTiaret Province
Population
 (2008)
  Total34,124
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)

During Roman empire it was named Cohors Breucorum, a "castrum" (fort) near the Roman limes in Mauretania Caesariensis.

References

  1. "Communes of Algeria". Statoids. Retrieved December 12, 2010.

See also


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