Tebesbest ﺗﻴﺒسﺴﺖ | |
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Commune and town | |
Coordinates: 33°7′N6°5′E / 33.117°N 6.083°E | |
Country | Algeria |
Province | Touggourt Province |
District | Touggourt District |
Established [1] | 1984 |
Area | |
• Total | 26 km2 (10 sq mi) |
Elevation | 85 m (279 ft) |
Population (2008) [2] | |
• Total | 35,032 |
• Density | 1,300/km2 (3,500/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
Tebesbest is a town and commune in Touggourt District, Touggourt Province, Algeria, and forms a part of the urban area of Touggourt. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 35,032, [2] up from 29,840 in 1998, [3] and a population growth rate of 1.7%. [2] It is a predominantly agricultural community, with dates being the main product. [1]
The commune is composed of seven localities: [4]
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