Biskra, Algeria

Biskra is one of 58 primary administrative regions in Algeria with a population of approximately 721,356 people.

Facts and figures on Biskra at a glance

Region name: Biskra (Wilaya de Biskra)
Status: Primary administrative region
Population: 721,356 people
Country: Algeria
Continent: Africa

The regional headquarters of Biskra (Wilaya de Biskra) is located in the regional capital Biskra (Biskra) with a population of 307,987 people.

The distance as the crow flies from Biskra's regional capital Biskra to Algeria's capital Algiers (Algiers) is approximately 317 km (197 mi).

Facts and figures about Biskra
RegionPopulationRegional capitalPopulation
Biskra Wilaya de Biskra721,356 peopleBiskra Biskra307,987 people

Compare with other regions in Algeria.

Map of Biskra

Map of Biskra

Information on Biskra

Information on Biskra
Region nameRegional capitalSubregionsCountryContinent
Biskra Wilaya de BiskraBiskra Biskra1AlgeriaAfrica

Time in Biskra

Time in Biskra
Current timeSummer time (DST)Standard timeCurrent timezone offsetTimezone
Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 11:09pm (23:09h)NoThu, 28 Mar 2024 - 11:09pm (23:09h)UTC +1.0Africa/Algiers

Geographic coordinates of Biskra

Latitude & Longitude of Biskra
PositionLatitude (width)Longitude (length)
Show on map34°43'60.0"N (34.7333300°)5°55'00.0"E (5.9166700°)

Subregions in Biskra

There is 1 administrative subregion in Biskra.
Subregions in Biskra
RegionNoPopulationRegional capitalCapital population
Daira de Biskra Daïra de Biskra1.---

External sources of information on Biskra

Biskra on Wikipedia