Ain Tarik District
Encyclopedia
Ain Tarik is a district located in the southeast of Relizane Province
, Algeria
. The District of Ain Tarik consists of two municipalities: Ain Tarik and Had Chakkala. According to a recent population census of 2002, the district exceeded 19,000 people. The district covers 322 km2.
to the north and west, Ramka District
to the east, and Tiaret Province
and Tissemsilt Province
to the south and southeast.
Ain Tarik is surrounded by Bourokba (بوركبة) and El-Aria (العرية) mountains from the east, Ouled Bouriah (أولاد بورياح) mountains from the west, and El-Aria(العرية) and Malouia (ملوية) from the south. The river Oued Rhiou flows northward into Chlef river. The district occupies 322 km 2 (124.325 sq mi).
which is warm, dry summers and mild, rainy winters with snow at upper elevations. In the summer, the temperature may reach 40 degrees Celsius with hot and dry winds blowing in from the Sahara
desert. In winter, temperatures may reach freezing point. Annual precipitation ranges from 250 mm to 500 mm.
Secondary Schools: Mohamed Boudiaf (Ain Tarik), Rabeh Douis (Marioua), Malek Bennabi
(Boughidane)
High School: Mohamed Bendjamaa (Ain Tarik)
Professional and Technical Training Center - CFPA (Ain Tarik)
Relizane Province
Relizane is a province of Algeria. Relizane is the capital. Other localities include Bendaoud, Bouzegza, Hamri, Kalaa, Mazouna and Zemmoura.-Administrative divisions:...
, Algeria
Algeria
Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...
. The District of Ain Tarik consists of two municipalities: Ain Tarik and Had Chakkala. According to a recent population census of 2002, the district exceeded 19,000 people. The district covers 322 km2.
Geography
The district is bordered by Ammi Moussa DistrictAmmi Moussa District
Ammi Moussa District is a district of Relizane Province, Algeria.Ammi Moussa est une commune de la wilaya de Relizane, en Algérie. Histoire ancienne La région d’Ammi-Moussa occupe la partie Ouest de la chaîne de montagne l’Ouarsenis. Son territoire est riche en vestiges archéologiques datant, pour...
to the north and west, Ramka District
Ramka District
Ramka District is a district of Relizane Province, Algeria....
to the east, and Tiaret Province
Tiaret Province
Tiaret is a province of Algeria. The capital is Tiaret.-Administrative division:The province is divided into 14 districts , which are further divided into 42 communes or municipalities.-Districts:# Aïn Deheb# Aïn Kermes...
and Tissemsilt Province
Tissemsilt Province
Tissemsilt is the province n° 38 of Algeria with the capital being Tissemsilt. Théniet El Haâd National Park is there.-Administrative divisions:...
to the south and southeast.
Ain Tarik is surrounded by Bourokba (بوركبة) and El-Aria (العرية) mountains from the east, Ouled Bouriah (أولاد بورياح) mountains from the west, and El-Aria(العرية) and Malouia (ملوية) from the south. The river Oued Rhiou flows northward into Chlef river. The district occupies 322 km 2 (124.325 sq mi).
Climate
Ain Tarik region enjoys a Mediterranean ClimateMediterranean climate
A Mediterranean climate is the climate typical of most of the lands in the Mediterranean Basin, and is a particular variety of subtropical climate...
which is warm, dry summers and mild, rainy winters with snow at upper elevations. In the summer, the temperature may reach 40 degrees Celsius with hot and dry winds blowing in from the Sahara
Sahara
The Sahara is the world's second largest desert, after Antarctica. At over , it covers most of Northern Africa, making it almost as large as Europe or the United States. The Sahara stretches from the Red Sea, including parts of the Mediterranean coasts, to the outskirts of the Atlantic Ocean...
desert. In winter, temperatures may reach freezing point. Annual precipitation ranges from 250 mm to 500 mm.
Education
There are many elementary schools within Ain Tarik District. Furthermore there are three secondary schools and one high school.Secondary Schools: Mohamed Boudiaf (Ain Tarik), Rabeh Douis (Marioua), Malek Bennabi
Malek Bennabi
Malek Bennabi is a great Algerian thinker . He wrote about human society, particularly Muslim society with a focus on the reasons behind the fall of muslim society....
(Boughidane)
High School: Mohamed Bendjamaa (Ain Tarik)
Professional and Technical Training Center - CFPA (Ain Tarik)
Municipalities
Ain Tarik District consists of two municipalities:- Ain TarikAin TarikAin Tarik is a municipality occupying 178 km2 located southeast of Relizane Province, Algeria. It is the District seat of Ain Tarik District; in 2002, the population was 12,287.-History:...
- Had Chakkala