Héliopolis District دائرة هيليوبوليس | |
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Coordinates: 36°30′00″N7°27′00″E / 36.5000°N 7.4500°E | |
Country | Algeria |
Province | Guelma |
District seat | Héliopolis |
Population (1998) | |
• Total | 38,901 |
Time zone | UTC+01 (CET) |
Municipalities | 3 |
Héliopolis is a district in Guelma Province, Algeria. It was named after its capital, Héliopolis.
The district is further divided into 3 municipalities, which is the highest number in the province: [1]
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