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Place in Bejaia, Algeria From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chemini is a commune in northern Algeria in the Béjaïa Province, about 60 km southwest of the provincial capital. As of 2008, the town has a population of 15,274.[1]
Chemini
شميني | |
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![]() Chemini municipality headquarters | |
Coordinates: 36°36′N 4°37′E | |
Country | Algeria |
Province | Bejaia |
Government | |
• President of Assembly | Madjid Ouddak |
Area | |
• Total | 39.04 km2 (15.07 sq mi) |
Elevation | 852 m (2,795 ft) |
Highest elevation | 1,600 m (5,200 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 700 m (2,300 ft) |
Population (2008) | |
• Total | 15,274 |
• Density | 391/km2 (1,010/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Chemini is located on the bank of Soummam River, in the western part of the Béjaïa Province. It borders Akfadou to the north, Seddouk to the east, Ouzellaguen to the south and Bouzeguene to the west.
In 1984, the commune of Chemini was formed from the following localities:[2]
The commune of Chemini corresponds to the former commune of Djenane during the French occupation. The commune of Djenane was in turn under the Department of Sétif, former sub-prefecture of the Department of Constantine until 1957. After Algerian independence, Chemini became a commune of the Sétif Province before getting integrated into Béjaïa Province when it was created in 1974.
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