Bouïra Province

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Bouïra (Arabic: ولاية البويرة, French: Wilaya de Bouira) is a province (wilaya) in the Kabylie region (also known as Tazwawa) in Algeria.

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Bouïra Province
ولاية البويرة
Olive trees growing in Bouïra Province
Olive trees growing in Bouïra Province
Map of Algeria highlighting Bouïra
Map of Algeria highlighting Bouïra
Coordinates: 36°23′N 3°54′E
Country Algeria
Founded1974
CapitalBouïra
Government
  WāliMouloud Cherifi
Area
  Total
4,439 km2 (1,714 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)[1]
  Total
694,750
  Density160/km2 (410/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01 (CET)
Area Code+213 (0) 26
ISO 3166 codeDZ-10
Districts12
Municipalities45
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History

The province was created from parts of Médéa (département) and Tizi-Ouzou department in 1974.

Administrative divisions

It is made up of 12 districts and 45 communes or municipalities.

Districts

Communes

Notable people

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