Relizane

Last updated • 3 min readFrom Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
Relizane
غليزان
City
msjd lnwr Glyzn Al Nour Mosque,Relizane.png
Al Nour Mosque
DZ 48 Relizane.svg
Location of Taher in the Relizane Province
Algeria location map.svg
Red pog.svg
Relizane
Location of Relizane in the Algeria
Coordinates: 35°44′N0°33′E / 35.733°N 0.550°E / 35.733; 0.550
CountryAlgeria
Province Relizane Province
District Relizane District
APC2012-2017
Government
 • Type Municipality
 •  Mayor Ouagouag Medjaded (FLN)
Area
 • Total
110.82 km2 (42.79 sq mi)
Elevation
98 m (322 ft)
Population
 (2008 [1] )
 • Total
123,255
 • Density1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
Postal code
48000
ISO 3166 code CP

Relizane [2] or Ghilizan (Arabic: غلیزان; is a city in Algeria. It is the capital city of Relizane Province.

Contents

Toponymy

The name of Relizane comes from the Berber ⵉⵖⵉⵍ ⵉⵣⵣⴰⵏ (Iɣil Izzan) which means “burnt / grilled hill”. The Turks built a bordj there, hence the name Bordj Ighil Izan, to control the road to Oran. The population is mainly from the Flittas and Beni-Ouragh of Ouarsenis.

Geography

Topography

The topography within 2 miles of Relizane is only modest variations in elevation, with a maximum elevation change of 210 feet and an average elevation above sea level of 230 feet. Within 16 kilometers, slight variations in altitude only (533 meters). Within 80 kilometers, very significant variations in altitude (1,268 meters).

The region within a 3 kilometer radius of Relizane is covered by cultivated land (47%), artificial surfaces (31%) and sparse vegetation (11%), within a 16 kilometer radius by cultivated land (53 %) and sparse vegetation (31%) and within a radius of 80 kilometers by cultivated land (47%) and sparse vegetation (17%). [3]

Location

Brosen windrose.svgBelaasselOued el DjemaaBrosen windrose.svg
MatmarNZemmora
W    E
S
Ben DaouedSidi Mhamed Ben OudaDar Ben Abdellah

Climate

n Relizane, the summers are short, sweltering, arid, and mostly clear and the winters are long, cool, windy, and partly cloudy. During the year, the temperature generally ranges from 7°C to 38°C and is rarely below 3°C or above 42°C. [3]

History

Antiquity

The history of the region dates back to the time of the Kingdom of Numidia which was between 203 and 213 BC. The region takes its name from a stream called Mina. The region of Mina knows under the Roman domination which lasted nearly five centuries, its apogee in the agricultural and commercial development because of the fertility of its grounds and the richness of its soil. Relizane is founded on the location of the ancient Roman Castellum de Mina.

Mauretania Caesariensis mwq` jytwly bltsb@ lmwryTnywnwmydy .jpg
Mauretania Caesariensis

Vandals

In the year 430 AD, the Vandals occupied North Africa and destroyed many cities. At that time, the city of Mina represented the region in the Carthage Ecclesiastical Council for 484 AD and 525 AD. [4]

Arab conquest

Islam made its appearance in the western region in 681, in 719-720 the Arab warriors led by Moussa Ibn Noçaïr settled in the city.

French colonization

Church of St Joseph Algerie.Relizane.Eglise.jpg
Church of St Joseph

In the nineteenth century, agriculture was very often threatened by frequent droughts. It was not in 1852 that French troops occupied Relizane, a colonial settlement centre was created by imperial decree on 27 February 1857 that wasd was elevated to the rank of a full-service commune on 5 February 1871.

In 1844, the French engineers repaired the old dam; the old hydraulic works were partially restored in the 18th century). In 1853, the first Europeans settled in the plain and cultivated small areas of wheat and barley plus a few areas of tobacco that were quickly abandoned since malaria killed so many people although the creation of Relizane was not decided until January 1857. Since then, certain houses built after the Algiers-Oran railway have given it a new face. In the meantime, the European population was increasing.

The French come from the countrys south (Gard) and the Spaniards from Valencia, Alicante, Murcia and Almería. About 20 farms cultivated cotton. The city then experienced a prodigious development, but disease, drought abd insufficient harvests slowed down any progress. Also the natural disaster that preceded the imperial voyage was the main reason for the incident on 6 May 1865. In the south of Oran the revolt of the Ouled Sidi Cheikh broke out because of the discontent of the population since [[1860]. The disillusion and the unkept promises by the French were at the origin of one of the biggest insurrections, which lasted until 1896.

A labor camp is used to imprison Spanish Republican refugees at the end of the Spanish Civil War ([La Retirada]]).

The population of Relizane took part in the national liberation struggle and made the city part of the contemporary history of Algeria against French colonization.

Contemporary era

Demographics

[5]
1975198719902000199820082015
4809483 86496109119855111 186130 094147720

Transportation

Railways

Roads

Air

Economy

Banking sector

Tourism

Business

Education

Sports

Arts

The landmarks of the city

The ancient bridge [6]
'Tll jsr rwmny .....blmdkhl lGrby lmdyn@ Glyzn 'Tll jsr rwmny .....blmdkhl lGrby lmdyn@ Glyzn .jpg
أطلال جسر روماني .....بالمدخل الغربي لمدينة غليزان
Mina archaeological site [7]
Al Noor Mosque [8]
Ville de Relizane Ville de Relizane.jpg
Ville de Relizane
Al jamaa Al kabeer [9]
jm` lkbyr dhw Tb` m`mry `rby 'ndlsy jm` lkbyr dhw Tb` m`mry `rby 'ndlsy.jpg
جامع الكبير ذو طابع معماري عربي أندلسي

Events and festivals

Twin towns - sister cities

Personalities linked to the city

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Transport in Algeria</span>

As the tenth-largest country in the world, and the largest in Africa and in the Mediterranean region, Algeria has a vast transportation system that includes a large and diverse transportation infrastructure.

Articles related to Algeria include:

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Provinces of Algeria</span>

Algeria, as of 2024, is divided into 58 wilayas (provinces). Prior to December 18, 2019, there were 48 provinces. The 58 provinces are divided into 1,541 baladiyahs (municipalities). The name of a province is always that of its capital city.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Boumerdès Province</span> Province of Algeria

Boumerdès is a province (wilaya) of northern Algeria, located in the Kabylia region, between Algiers and Tizi-Ouzou, with its capital at the coastal city of Boumerdès just east of Algiers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Relizane Province</span> Province of Algeria

Relizane is a province (wilaya) of Algeria. Relizane is the capital. Other localities include Bendaoud, Bouzegza, Hamri, Kalaa, Mazouna and Zemmoura. The Wilaya of Relizane massacres of 4 January 1998 happened in Relizane.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Adrar, Algeria</span> City in Adrar Province, Algeria

Adrar is the administrative capital of Adrar Province, the second largest province in Algeria. The commune is sited around an oasis in the Touat region of the Sahara Desert. According to a 2008 census, it has a population of 64,781, up from 43,903 in 1998, with an annual growth rate of 4.0%.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bordj Badji Mokhtar</span> Town and commune in Algeria

Bordj Badji Mokhtar is a town and commune in Bordj Badji Mokhtar District, Bordj Badji Mokhtar Province, in south-western Algeria. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 16,437, up from 9,323 in 1998, with an annual growth rate of 6.0%, the highest in the province. It was named after the Algerian independence activist Badji Mokhtar (1919–1954). The inhabitants are mainly Tuaregs.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Algiers Province</span> Province of Algeria

Algiers Province is a province (wilayah) in Algeria, named after its capital, Algiers, which is also the national capital. It is adopted from the old French department of Algiers and has a population of about 8 million. It is the most densely populated province of Algeria, and also the smallest by area.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bordj Omar Driss</span> Town and Commune in Illizi, Algeria

Bordj Omar Driss is a town and commune in In Amenas District, Illizi Province, Algeria. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 5,736, up from 3,547 in 1998, and an annual population growth rate of 5.0%. Its postal code is 33210 and its municipal code is 3304.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">National Company for Rail Transport</span> Algerias national railway operator

The National Rail Transportation Company is Algeria's national railway operator. The SNTF, a state-owned company, currently has a monopoly over Algeria's rail network of 3,973 km (2,469 mi), although it is currently utilising only 3,572 km (2,220 mi). Out of the total railway network, 2,888 km (1,795 mi) are 1,435 mmstandard gauge and 1,085 km (674 mi) are 1,055 mm narrow gauge.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Timiaouine</span> Town and commune in Bordj Badji Mokhtar, Algeria

Timiaouine is a town and commune in Bordj Badji Mokhtar District, Bordj Baji Mokhtar Province, in southwest Algeria near the border with Mali. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 4,493, up from 4,206 in 1998, with an annual growth rate of 0.7%, the lowest rate in the province.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Aïn Tarik</span> Municipality in Relizane, Algeria

Ain Tarik is a municipality occupying 178 km2 located southeast of Relizane Province, Algeria. It is the district seat of Ain Tarik District. In 2002, its population was 12,287.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">RC Relizane</span> Algerian football club

Rapide Club de Relizane , known as RC Relizane or simply RCR for short, is a football club based in the city of Relizane. The club was founded in 1934 and its colours are white and green. Their home stadium, Tahar Zoughari Stadium, has a capacity of some 30,000 spectators. The club is currently playing in the Inter-Régions Division.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2016–17 Algerian Cup</span> Football tournament season

The 2016–17 Algerian Cup was the 53rd edition of the Algerian Cup. The eventual winners were CR Belouizdad who qualified for the 2018 CAF Confederation Cup.

Mohamed Seghir Boushaki, was an Algerian Kabyle politician after the French conquest of Algeria.

In the 2020–21 season, RC Relizane is competing in the Ligue 1 for the 8th season, and League Cup.

The Battle of Alma or Battle of Boudouaou, which broke out on 19 April 1871, was a battle of the Mokrani Revolt by Algerian rebels against France, which had been the colonial power in the region since 1830.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Télédiffusion d'Algérie</span>

Algerian Broadcasting Company is an undertaking for the broadcasting of radio and television services in Algeria. TDA is a so-called public industrial and commercial company (EPIC), which means that it is an independent legal entity that manages a public service. TDA also offers internet, technical and satellite services. Algeria's Ministry of Communications is the supervisory authority for the TDA.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">History of rail transport in Algeria</span>

The history of rail transport in Algeria began in 1857 during the French colonization with the implementation of an initial plan for the creation of a 1,357 kilometres (843 mi) railway network. This plan, formalized by a decree from Emperor Napoleon III, defined the initial framework of the Algerian railway network, which continued to evolve throughout the second half of the 19th century, both in terms of its scale and structure.

References

  1. ↑ "Wilaya de Relizane : répartition de la population résidente des ménages ordinaires et collectifs, selon la commune de résidence et la dispersion" (PDF).. Données du recensement général de la population et de l'habitat de 2008 sur le site de l'Office national des statistiques.
  2. ↑ "Relizane | Relizane | Algeria's Oasis City | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  3. 1 2 "Relizane Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Algeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  4. ↑ Morcelli, Stefano Antonio (1816). Africa Christiana: in tres partes tributa (in Latin). Betton.
  5. ↑ "city fats".
  6. ↑ "جسر مينا | Cartes Patrimoine Culturel Algérien". cartes.patrimoineculturelalgerien.org. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  7. ↑ "Mina – Tourisme et voyages en Algérie" (in French). Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  8. ↑ "Al Noor Mosque, Relizane, Relizane TV Screen - Prayers Connect -". prayersconnect.com. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  9. ↑ bounab brahim (2013-07-23). المسجد الكبير -غليزان- . Retrieved 2024-06-19– via YouTube.
  10. ↑ projettut (2022-12-02). "ALGÉRIE — PALMARÈS DE L'INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL, RIFDOC, SIDI M'HAMED BENAOUDA". Cinema Tunisien (in French). Retrieved 2024-06-19.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.