Kerzaz District

Kerzaz is a district in Béchar Province, Algeria. It was named after its capital, Kerzaz. According to the 2008 census, the total population of the district was 9,876 inhabitants.[2] Almost all of the population is settled near the Oued Saoura, which runs from northwest to southeast through the district. The main road, National Highway N6, also runs through the district from northwest to southeast on the way from Béchar to Adrar, Algeria.

Kerzaz District دائرة كرزاز
District
Map of Algeria highlighting Béchar Province
Coordinates: 29°27′N 1°25′E
Country	Algeria
Province	Béchar
District seat	Kerzaz
Area [1]
• Total	19,310 km^2 (7,460 sq mi)
Population  (2008)[2]
• Total	9,876
• Density	0.51/km^2 (1.3/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01 (CET)
Municipalities	3

Municipalities

The district is further divided into 3 municipalities:[1]

• Kerzaz
• Timoudi
• Béni Ikhlef

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.