Thénia District دائرة الثنية | |
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 Map of Algeria highlighting Boumerdès Province | |
| Country |  Algeria |
| Province | Boumerdès |
| District seat | Thénia |
| Population (1998) | |
| • Total | 52,448 |
| Time zone | UTC+01 (CET) |
| Municipalities | 4 |
Thénia is a district in Boumerdès Province, Algeria. It was named after its capital, Thénia which, under French rule, was called Ménerville.
The district is further divided into 4 municipalities:
This district is crossed by several rivers:
This district has two dams:
Capital: Boumerdès | ||
| Baghlia District |  | |
| Bordj Menaïel District | ||
| Boudouaou District | ||
| Boumerdès District | ||
| Dellys District | ||
| Isser District | ||
| Khemis El Khechna District | ||
| Naciria District | ||
| Thénia District | ||
Coordinates: 36°43′31″N3°33′23″E / 36.72528°N 3.55639°E
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