Tebesbest

Tebesbest is a town and commune in Touggourt District, Touggourt Province, Algeria, and forms a part of the urban area of Touggourt. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 35,032,[2] up from 29,840 in 1998,[3] and a population growth rate of 1.7%.[2] It is a predominantly agricultural community, with dates being the main product.[1]

Tebesbest
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Commune and town
Tebesbest is located in Algeria
Tebesbest
Tebesbest
Coordinates: 33°7′N 6°5′E
Country Algeria
ProvinceTouggourt Province
DistrictTouggourt District
Established[1]1984
Area
[1]
 • Total26 km2 (10 sq mi)
Elevation
[1]
85 m (279 ft)
Population
 (2008)[2]
 • Total35,032
 • Density1,300/km2 (3,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)

Localities

The commune is composed of seven localities:[4]

  • Quartier de Tebesbest
  • Lebdouat
  • Beni Assoued
  • Ayad
  • Z.H.U.N.
  • El Bahdja I
  • El Bahdja II

References
  1. "Official website of the province of Ouargla - Tebesbest" (in Arabic). Retrieved 26 February 2013.
  2. "Population: Ouargla Wilaya" (PDF) (in French). Office National des Statistiques Algérie. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
  3. "Algeria Communes". Statoids. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
  4. "Décret n° 84-365, fixant la composition, la consistance et les limites territoriale des communes. Wilaya d'El Oued" (PDF) (in French). Journal officiel de la République Algérienne. 19 December 1984. p. 1551. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 March 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
Neighbouring towns and cities

33°07′N 6°05′E

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