Batna (city)
Batna
باتنة | ||
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City of Batna | ||
ONS code 0501 | | |
Climate | BSk |
Batna (
History
Batna was inhabited by Chaoui tribes and there were previous settlements in the area but they were in ruins by the 18th century. The first solid foundations (a military encampment) of the city were erected by a French garrison in 1844, with a strategic mission to create a permanently guarded access point for the main Sahara road. Batna's geographical location offers a natural break through the
Signature and proclamation of the Algerian revolution Batna
The inhabitants of the city revolted against the French authorities at the beginning of colonization. Thereafter they organized the Algerian revolution against French colonialism.
The first Batneens adhered to
The Algerian revolution started at Batna under the chairmanship of Batnéen
On the night of November 1, 1954, the barracks of the city of Batna were attacked by the mujahedeen. Batna was the command headquarters of the Algerian revolution until independence.[2]
Bombing
On September 6, 2007, Batna saw a massive
Historical population
Year | Population[9] |
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1901 | 6,900 |
1926 | 10,300 |
1931 | 13,600 |
1936 | 15,500 |
1948 | 21,700 |
1954 | 26,400 |
1966 | 54,900 |
1974 | 115,100 |
1977 | 102,800 |
1987 | 181,600 |
1998 | 246,800 |
Climate
Located in the
Climate data for Batna | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 9.8 (49.6) |
11.2 (52.2) |
13.7 (56.7) |
17.7 (63.9) |
22.8 (73.0) |
29.1 (84.4) |
33.0 (91.4) |
31.9 (89.4) |
26.9 (80.4) |
20.3 (68.5) |
14.2 (57.6) |
10.8 (51.4) |
20.1 (68.2) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 5.3 (41.5) |
6.3 (43.3) |
8.2 (46.8) |
11.6 (52.9) |
16.0 (60.8) |
21.7 (71.1) |
24.9 (76.8) |
24.3 (75.7) |
20.1 (68.2) |
14.5 (58.1) |
9.1 (48.4) |
6.2 (43.2) |
14.0 (57.2) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 0.7 (33.3) |
1.4 (34.5) |
2.7 (36.9) |
5.4 (41.7) |
9.2 (48.6) |
14.2 (57.6) |
16.8 (62.2) |
16.7 (62.1) |
13.3 (55.9) |
8.6 (47.5) |
3.9 (39.0) |
1.7 (35.1) |
7.9 (46.2) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 24.9 (0.98) |
29.3 (1.15) |
38.0 (1.50) |
31.7 (1.25) |
32.0 (1.26) |
20.1 (0.79) |
7.5 (0.30) |
17.7 (0.70) |
37.3 (1.47) |
27.3 (1.07) |
31.7 (1.25) |
28.7 (1.13) |
326.2 (12.85) |
Source: NOAA (1971–1990)[10]
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Entertainment
Many entertainment resorts are spread across the town. Regarding sports activities the most important destinations are the 1st November Stadium (Stade du premier Novembre), and
Dining and nightlife
With regard to night life, due to some religious and cultural limitations, there are almost no night clubs in the city. However, the existing nightlife is concentrated in the heart of the city, around Les allées Benboulaïd and "STAND" areas, especially during summer break. Downtown Batna has plenty of cafés, traditional restaurants (Chouwaya) or GARGOUTTIER, Pizzerias, French and oriental bakeries, and a limited number of luxury restaurants. Many festivities take place in allées Ben Boulaïd area, mainly in the season of International Timgad Festival (usually between 4–15 July every year). The most attractive exciting places surrounding the city are, Lambese (also called Lambaesis), Timgad, Ghoufi, Chelaalaa, and Belezma National Park.
Administration
Districts and urban areas of the city
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- Town center
- Le Quartier du Stand
- Bouzourane
- Cité 20 Août
- Hai An Nasr
- Cité 84 Log.
- La Verdure
- Cité Chikhi
- Cité 800 Log.
- Cité 500 Log.
- Cité 1020 Log.
- Kechida
- Erriadh
- Moudjahidines
- Cité 1272 Log.
- La SAE
- Tamechit
- Sonatiba
- Cité Chouhada
- Kemmouni
- El Boustane
- Bouakal
- Z'Mala
- Douar Eddis
- Ezzohour
- Cité Lombarakia
- Parc à fourrage
- Cité Zemmouri
- Cité Salsabil
- Cité Bouarif
- Route de Tazoult
- La Zone Militaire
- La Zone Industrielle Batna
Monuments
Notable residents
- Houria Aïchi, musician
- Ali Benflis, Former Head of Government of Algeria
- Ishem Boumaraf, singer
- Marcel Deviq, French engineer and politician
- Rachid Mouffouk, sculptor
- Liamine Zéroual, sixth President of Algeria
References
- ^ a b "Population: Batna Wilaya" (PDF) (in French). Office National des Statistiques Algérie. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 May 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
- ^ War in Algeria, Mohammmde Hardi, Benjamamin Stora edition Robert Laffont
- ^ "Suicide Bombing In Algeria Kills 15" [dead link] AHN News retrieved September 10, 2007
- ^ a b "Suicide Bombing Kills 15 in Algeria" Archived September 9, 2007, at the Wayback Machine VOA News retrieved September 10, 2007
- ^ "16 killed in Algeria bombing attack"[permanent dead link] Excite News retrieved September 10, 2007
- ^ "Suicide bomb kills 20 in Algeria" BBC News retrieved September 10, 2007
- ^ "Many dead in Algeria suicide attack" Al Jazeera retrieved September 10, 2007
- ^ United Nations Security Council Verbotim Report 5738. S/PV/5738 page 2. The President 7 September 2007. Retrieved 2008-05-20.
- ^ populstat.info Archived March 3, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Climate Normals for Batna". Retrieved 11 February 2013.