Babar, Algeria

Babar
بابار
Municipality
Commune of Babar

Location of Babar, Algeria within Khenchela Province
Babar

Location of Babar within Algeria

Coordinates: 35°09′40″N 7°05′02″E / 35.161°N 7.084°E / 35.161; 7.084Coordinates: 35°09′40″N 7°05′02″E / 35.161°N 7.084°E / 35.161; 7.084
Country  Algeria
Province Khenchela
District Babar (coextensive)
Government
  PMA Seats 11
Area
  Total 4,037 km2 (1,559 sq mi)
Elevation 1,207 m (3,960 ft)
Population (1998)
  Total 28,182
  Density 7.0/km2 (18/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+01)
Postal code 40340
ONS code 4013

Babar is a municipality in Khenchela Province, Algeria. It coextensive with Babar district and has a population of 28,182, which gives it 11 seats in the PMA. Its postal code is 40340 and its municipal code is 4013.

History

Babar () in Amazigh means the Lion's Gate : Bab the Gate Ar Lion. It is the opening to the berberian lion Atlasien Lion territory, to Sheshar (Chechar) and Seiar (Seïar).


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