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
City of Batna
Overview of Batna
Location of Batna, Algeria within Batna Province
Batna
Location of Batna within Algeria
Coordinates: 35°33′N 6°10′E
Country Algeria
ProvinceBatna Province
DistrictBatna District
Government
  PMA Seats33
Area
  Total85 km2 (33 sq mi)
Elevation
1,048 m (3,438 ft)
Population
 (2008)
  Total290,645
DemonymBatnéen·ne (French)
Time zoneUTC+01 (CET)
Postal code
05000
Area code(+213) 033
Vehicle registration05
ONS code0501
ClimateBSk
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