Batna
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City of Batna | |
Overview of Batna | |
![]() Location of Batna, Algeria within Batna Province | |
Coordinates: 35°33′N 6°10′E / 35.550°N 6.167°E | |
Country | ![]() |
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[2] |
Demonym | Batni (male) Batnia (female) |
Time zone | UTC+01 (CET) |
Postal code | 05000 |
Area code | (+213) 033 |
Vehicle registration | 05 |
ONS code | 0501 |
Climate | BSk |
Batna (Arabic: باتنة, Bātnah, Berber languages: Tbatent) is the main city and commune of Batna Province, Algeria. With a population of 290,645 (2008 census)[2] 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.
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