Kerzaz District | |
Native Name: | دائرة كرزاز |
Native Name Lang: | ar |
Type: | District |
Map Caption1: | Map of Béchar Province highlighting Kerzaz District |
Coordinates: | 29.45°N 26°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Algeria |
Subdivision Type1: | Province |
Subdivision Name1: | Béchar |
Seat Type: | District seat |
Seat: | Kerzaz |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Area Total Km2: | 19310 |
Population Total: | 9,876 |
Population As Of: | 2008 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Timezone1: | CET |
Utc Offset1: | +01 |
Blank Name Sec1: | Municipalities |
Blank Info Sec1: | 3 |
Kerzaz is a district in Béchar Province, Algeria. It was named after its capital, Kerzaz. According to the 2008 census, the total population of the district was 9,876 inhabitants.[1] Almost all of the population is settled near the Oued Saoura, which runs from northwest to southeast through the district. The main road, National Highway N6, also runs through the district from northwest to southeast on the way from Béchar to Adrar, Algeria.
The district is further divided into 3 municipalities:[2]