Bordj El Houasse
Bordj El Houasse is a town and commune in Djanet District, Illizi Province, Algeria. It is part of Djanet District. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 2,963, up from 2,185 in 1998, and an annual population growth rate of 3.2%. Its municipal code is 3305.Geography
Bordj El Houasse lies at an elevation of on a flat rocky plateau, beneath the Tassili n'Ajjer mountain range that rises to the north and northwest. An intermittent river passes by the town to the southwest, flowing from northwest to southeast out of the mountains.Climate
Bordj El Houasse has a hot desert climate, with very hot summers and mild winters, and very little precipitation throughout the year.
Transportation
The town of Bordj El Houasse lies at the intersection between the N3 highway and the N55 highway to the south. A local road also leads west to the village of Tabakat to the west. The nearest airport is Djanet Inedbirene Airport.Education
2.2% of the population has a tertiary education, and another 7.7% has completed secondary education. The overall literacy rate is 60.9%, and is 77.6% among males and 40.5% among females; all three rates are the lowest in the province.Localities
The commune is composed of two localities:
