Oran
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This article is about the city in Algeria. For other uses, see Oran (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Oiran or Ouran High School Host Club.
Oran (Arabic: وَهران, romanized: Wahrān)[lower-alpha 1] is a major coastal city located in the northwest of Algeria. It is considered the second most important city of Algeria, after the capital, Algiers, because of its population and commercial, industrial and cultural importance. It is 432 km (268 mi) west-southwest from Algiers. The total population of the city was 803,329 in 2008,[6] while the metropolitan area has a population of approximately 1,500,000,[7] making it the second-largest city in Algeria.[8]
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Oran
وهران | |
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Nickname: al-Bāhia الباهية | |
Coordinates: 35°41′49″N 0°37′59″W | |
Country | Algeria |
Province | Oran Province |
District | Oran District |
Re-founded | AD 944 |
Government | |
• Wali (Governor) | Massoud Djari |
Area | |
• City | 2,121 km2 (819 sq mi) |
Elevation | 0.9 m (3 ft) |
Population (2008 for city proper, 2019 for metro area)[1] | |
• City | 803,329 |
• Metro | 1,570,000 |
Demonym | Wahrani |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
Postal codes | 31000 - 31037 |
Website | www |
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