Tamanrasset Province
Tamanrasset or Tamanghasset is the largest province in Algeria. It was named after its province seat, Tamanrasset. The province has two national parks, more than any other in Algeria. They are Tassili n'Ajjer National Park and Ahaggar National Park. The province is the largest in Algeria as it is 336854 km² large.History
Geography
It is located in the deep southern region of Algeria and is 2000 km south of Algiers. On the north it is bordered by Ghardaïa Province, on the north-east by Ouargla Province, on the east by Illizi Province and on the west by Adrar Province, the second largest province by area. Tamanrasset also has international borders with Mali and Niger. The province is the largest Algerian province with area of 556,200 km2 although it is located in the heart of the desert. The Province of Tamanrasset has a moderate climate because of its mountainous terrain. The province has an elevation of 1,400 meters. The highest point of Tamanrasset Province is Mount Tahat, which is also the highest point of Algeria with 3,303 meters. The most well known tourist destination is the Tomb of Tinhan.Agriculture
The Agricultural capacity is 246,154 hectares of land of which 187,000 hectares are cultivation land.Water resources
The province has 80 dams, 368 wells and 6 water treatment plants.Health
The province had 4 hospitals, 19 multi-service clinics and 56 treatment rooms.Education
The province had 187 educational centers.Infrastructure
The province is divided into 5 districts, which are further divided into 10 communes or municipalities.Districts
- Abalessa
- Tamanrasset
- Tazrouk
Communes
- Abalessa
- Idlès
- Ain Amguel
- Tamanrasset
- Tazrouk
