Souk Ahras is a
province (
wilaya) in
AlgeriaAlgeria , 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...
, named after its capital,
Souk AhrasSouk Ahras is a province in Algeria, named after its capital, Souk Ahras. It stands on the border between Algeria and Tunisia.- Geography :Souk Ahras is situated in the extreme north east of Algeria, it is 4360 km²....
. It stands on the border between Algeria and
TunisiaTunisia , officially the Tunisian RepublicThe long name of Tunisia in other languages used in the country is: , is the northernmost country in Africa. It is a Maghreb country and is bordered by Algeria to the west, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. Its area...
.
Geography
Souk Ahras is situated in the extreme north east of
AlgeriaAlgeria , 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...
, it is 4360 km².
Its border to the north is the province of El Taref; in the east is
TunisiaTunisia , officially the Tunisian RepublicThe long name of Tunisia in other languages used in the country is: , is the northernmost country in Africa. It is a Maghreb country and is bordered by Algeria to the west, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. Its area...
; westward is the province of
GuelmaGuelma is the capital of Guelma Province and Guelma District, located in northeastern Algeria, about 65 kilometers from the Mediterranean coast...
and the province of
Oum el BouaghiOum El Bouaghi is a municipality in Algeria. It is the capital of Oum El Bouaghi Province....
; in the south the province of
TebessaTébessa is the capital city of Tébessa Province, Algeria, 20 kilometers west from the border with Tunisia. Nearby is also a phosphate mine. The city is famous for the traditional Algerian carpets in the region, and is home to over 161,440 people.-History:...
Souk Ahras has a population of 450,000 people.
Relief
It is composed of three important areas:
- In the north: mountainous region
- In the south: agricultural area
- In the centre: lowlands region.
Climate
The city of Souk Ahras has a semi continental and humid climate, heavy rains in the north in winter and very hot and dry in the south during summer. The rains are 350-750 mm/year and the temperatures vary from 1°C to 14°C in winter and from 25°C to 38°C in summer.
Fauna an Flora are very rich in Souk Ahras, we can find: Hare, Partridge, Fox, Sparrow, Ferret, Porcupine and Barbarian hart. Flora as well is very interesting:
- Cork-oak 12,000 hectares
- Zeen-oak 4,600 hectares
- Ash-tree
- Flowering ash
- Aleppo pine-tree
- Cypress-tree
- Mastic-tree
- Lavender
- Heather.
Trading activities
Trading activities are widespread in Sedrata and Zaarouria were many public and private companies have been set up.
- National company of painting
- National company of textile
- Brick-making company
- Sedrata metallic company
- Mansouri paper factory
- Hamada dairy
- ALKALAM factory.
Agriculture
The most important activities in this region are: agriculture, breeding and com cultivation. The total area is about 436.000 hectares. 235.000 hectares are consecrated to agriculture.
Basic under structures and the railway system
Main roads 600 km
Secondary roads 1600 km.
The railway from Souk Ahras to Annaba is 138,8 km, among which 100 km are electrified.
Administrative divisions
The province is divided into 10
districtDistricts are a type of administrative division, in some countries managed by a local government. They vary greatly in size, spanning entire regions or counties, several municipalities, or subdivisions of municipalities.-Austria:...
s (
daïraA daïra |circle]]; plural dawaïr) is an administrative division of a wilaya in Algeria and in Western Sahara. Another transliteration of the word is Daerah.*Daïra of Algeria*Daïra of Western Sahara-See also:* Provinces of Algeria...
s), which are further divided into 26
communesThis is a list of all communes in the North African country of Algeria. Currently, there are 1,541 communes in the country. The population data is from June 25, 1998.-See also:* List of cities in Algeria* List of postal codes of Algerian cities...
or municipalities.
Districts
- Bir Bouhouche
Bir Bouhouche is a district in Souk Ahras Province, Algeria. It was named after its capital, Bir Bouhouche.-Municipalities:The district is further divided into 3 municipalities:# Bir Bouhouche# Zouabi# Safel El Ouiden...
- Haddada
Haddada is a district in Souk Ahras Province, Algeria. It was named after its capital, Haddada.-Municipalities:The district is further divided into 3 municipalities:*Haddada*Khedara*Ouled Moumen...
- M'Daourouch
M'Daourouch is a district in Souk Ahras Province, Algeria. It was named after its capital, M'Daourouch.-Municipalities:The district is further divided into 3 municipalities:*M'Daourouch*Tiffech*Ragouba...
- Mechroha
Mechroha is a district in Souk Ahras Province, Algeria. It was named after its capital, Mechroha.-Municipalities:The district is further divided into 2 municipalities:*Mechroha*Hannencha...
- Merahna
Merahna is a district in Souk Ahras Province, Algeria. It was named after its capital, Merahna.-Municipalities:The district is further divided into 3 municipalities:*Merahna*Ouillen*Sidi Fredj...
- Ouled Driss
Ouled Driss is a district in Souk Ahras Province, Algeria. It was named after its capital, Ouled Driss.-Municipalities:The district is further divided into 2 municipalities:*Ouled Driss*Aïn Zana...
- Oum El Adhaïm
Oum El Adhaïm is a district in Souk Ahras Province, Algeria. It was named after its capital, Oum El Adhaïm.-Municipalities:The district is further divided into 3 municipalities:*Oum El Adhaïm*Tarraguelt*Oued Kebrit...
- Sedrata
Sedrata is a district in Souk Ahras Province, Algeria. It was named after its capital, Sedrata.-Municipalities:The district is further divided into 3 municipalities:*Sedrata*Khemissa*Aïn Soltane...
- Souk Ahras
- Taoura
Taoura is a district in Souk Ahras Province, Algeria named after its capital, Taoura.The district is divided into the municipalities of Taoura, Zarouria, and Dréa....
Communes
- Ain Zana
Ain Zana is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- Ain Soltane
Aïn Soltane is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria.-References:...
- Bir Bouhouche
Bir Bouhouche is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- Drea
Drea is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria.-References:...
- Haddada
Haddada is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- Hanancha
Hanancha is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- Khedara
Khedara is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- Khemissa
Khemissa is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- M'Daourouch
- Mechroha
Mechroha is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria.-References:...
- Merahna
Merahna is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria.-References:...
- Oued Keberit
Oued Keberit is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- Ouillen
Ouillen is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- Ouled Driss
Ouled Driss is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- Ouled Moumem
Ouled Moumen is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- Oum El Adhaim
Oum El Adhaim is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- Ragouba
Ragouba is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- Safel El Ouiden
Safel El Ouiden is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- Sedrata
Sedrara is a municipality in Souk Ahras Province, Algeria, capital of Sedrata District. It has a population of 91.297 as of the 2008 census, which gives it 11 seats in the PMA. Its municipal code is 4102 and postal code is 41200. It is located in the north east of the country, close to the border...
- Sid Fredj
Sidi Fredj is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- Souk Ahras
Souk Ahras is a province in Algeria, named after its capital, Souk Ahras. It stands on the border between Algeria and Tunisia.- Geography :Souk Ahras is situated in the extreme north east of Algeria, it is 4360 km²....
- Taoura
Taoura is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria.-References:...
- Terraguelt
Terraguelt is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- Tiffech
Tiffech is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
(Tiffeche)
- Zaarouria
Zaarouria is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- Zouabi
Zouabi is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....