Benaceur (Arabic: ﺑﻦ ﻧﺎﺻﺮ) (sometimes written Ben Nasseur) is a town and commune in Taibet District, Touggourt Province, Algeria. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 10,330,[2] up from the 1998 census when it had a population of 7,808.[3] The annual population growth rate is estimated at 2.9%.[2]
The area was initially settled in the mid-19th century.[1]
Geographyedit
Benaceur lies at an elevation of 70 metres (230 ft)[1] surrounded by the palm trees of its oasis, one of many scattered oases lying between Touggourt and El Oued. Beyond the oasis are the sand dunes of the Grand Erg Oriental desert.
Transportationedit
Benaceur lies directly on the N16 national highway between Touggourt to the west and El Oued to the east.[1] Nearby towns include M'Naguer, directly on the N16 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) to the west, and Taibet, the district capital, which is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) to the southwest and accessible by a local road that leaves the N16 to the south. Benaceur is 200 kilometres (120 mi) by road from the provincial capital, Ouargla.[1]
Economyedit
The economy of the area is primarily agricultural, centered on palm farming as well as other crops such as potatoes, onions, and garlic. There are an estimated 9521 goats, 1230 sheep, 850 camels, and around 20 cows in the district.[1]
The other main industry in Benaceur is the textile industry, mainly focused on wool and cotton.[1]
Infrastructureedit
Drinking water is available to 98% of the population. However, a sewerage system for all residents has not yet been completed.[1]
Educationedit
There are nine elementary schools and one secondary school in the town.[1]
^(PDF) (in French). Journal officiel de la République Algérienne. 19 December 1984. p. 1551. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 October 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
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benaceur, arabic, ﺑﻦ, ﻧﺎﺻﺮ, sometimes, written, nasseur, town, commune, taibet, district, touggourt, province, algeria, according, 2008, census, population, from, 1998, census, when, population, annual, population, growth, rate, estimated, ﺑﻦ, ﻧﺎﺻﺮcommune, tow. Benaceur Arabic ﺑﻦ ﻧﺎﺻﺮ sometimes written Ben Nasseur is a town and commune in Taibet District Touggourt Province Algeria According to the 2008 census it has a population of 10 330 2 up from the 1998 census when it had a population of 7 808 3 The annual population growth rate is estimated at 2 9 2 Benaceur ﺑﻦ ﻧﺎﺻﺮCommune and townLocation of Benaceur commune within Ouargla ProvinceBenaceurLocation of Benaceur within AlgeriaCoordinates 33 06 39 N 6 26 28 E 33 11083 N 6 44111 E 33 11083 6 44111Country AlgeriaProvinceTouggourt ProvinceDistrictTaibet DistrictEstablished 1 1984Area 1 Total1 668 km2 644 sq mi Elevation 1 70 m 230 ft Population 2008 2 Total10 330 Density6 2 km2 16 sq mi Time zoneUTC 1 CET Contents 1 History 2 Geography 3 Transportation 4 Economy 5 Infrastructure 6 Education 7 Localities 8 ReferencesHistory editThe area was initially settled in the mid 19th century 1 Geography editBenaceur lies at an elevation of 70 metres 230 ft 1 surrounded by the palm trees of its oasis one of many scattered oases lying between Touggourt and El Oued Beyond the oasis are the sand dunes of the Grand Erg Oriental desert Transportation editBenaceur lies directly on the N16 national highway between Touggourt to the west and El Oued to the east 1 Nearby towns include M Naguer directly on the N16 5 kilometres 3 1 mi to the west and Taibet the district capital which is 6 kilometres 3 7 mi to the southwest and accessible by a local road that leaves the N16 to the south Benaceur is 200 kilometres 120 mi by road from the provincial capital Ouargla 1 Economy editThe economy of the area is primarily agricultural centered on palm farming as well as other crops such as potatoes onions and garlic There are an estimated 9521 goats 1230 sheep 850 camels and around 20 cows in the district 1 The other main industry in Benaceur is the textile industry mainly focused on wool and cotton 1 Infrastructure editDrinking water is available to 98 of the population However a sewerage system for all residents has not yet been completed 1 Education editThere are nine elementary schools and one secondary school in the town 1 Localities editThe commune is composed of nine localities 4 Benaceur Benaceur El Gharbi Khoubent El Mezabi Erg Debadib Sokra Omih El Righi El Mor Chouchat ChaambaReferences edit nbsp Algeria portal a b c d e f g h i j k Official website of the province of Ouargla Benaceur in Arabic Archived from the original on 24 March 2013 Retrieved 25 February 2013 a b c Wilaya d Ouargla repartition de la population residente des menages ordinaires et collectifs selon la commune de residence et la dispersion PDF in French Office national des statistiques Archived from the original PDF on 23 May 2013 Retrieved 28 January 2013 Statoids Decret 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 Republique Algerienne 19 December 1984 p 1551 Archived from the original PDF on 21 October 2013 Retrieved 2 March 2013 Neighbouring towns and cities Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Benaceur amp oldid 1124471988, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
