Batna (city)
Batna (Arabic: باتنة, Bātnah) is the main city and commune of Batna Province, Algeria. With a population of 290,645 (2008 census) it is the fifth largest city in Algeria. It is also one of the principal cities of the Chaoui area and is considered the capital of Aurès.
Batna
باتنة | |
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| City of Batna | |
Overview of Batna | |
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Location of Batna, Algeria within Batna Province | |
Batna Location of Batna within Algeria | |
| Coordinates: 35°33′N 6°10′E | |
| Country | Algeria |
| Province | Batna Province |
| District | Batna District |
| Government | |
| • PMA Seats | 33 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 85 km2 (33 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,048 m (3,438 ft) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 290,645 |
| Demonym | Batnéen·ne (French) |
| Time zone | UTC+01 (CET) |
| Postal code | 05000 |
| Area code | (+213) 033 |
| Vehicle registration | 05 |
| ONS code | 0501 |
| Climate | BSk |
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