Tlemcen Province ولاية تلمسان | |
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![]() Moscarda Beach in Marsa Ben M'Hidi | |
![]() Map of Algeria highlighting Tlemcen | |
Coordinates: 34°53′N01°19′W / 34.883°N 1.317°W | |
Country | ![]() |
Capital | Tlemcen |
Area | |
• Total | 9,061 km2 (3,498 sq mi) |
Population (2008) [1] | |
• Total | 945,525 |
• Density | 100/km2 (270/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01 (CET) |
Area Code | +213 (0) 43 |
ISO 3166 code | DZ-13 |
Districts | 20 |
Municipalities | 54 |
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The province is divided into 20 districts ( daïras ), which are further divided into 53 communes or municipalities.
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