Thénia District دائرة الثنية | |
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 Map of Algeria highlighting Boumerdès Province | |
| Country |  |
| 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:
Coordinates: 36°43′31″N3°33′23″E / 36.72528°N 3.55639°E
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