Batna (city)

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Batna () is the main city and commune of Batna Province, Algeria. With a population of 290,645 (2008 census) it is the fifth largest city in Algeria. It is also one of the principal cities of the Chaoui area and is considered the capital of Aurès.

History

Batna was inhabited by Chaoui tribes and there were previous settlements in the area but they were in ruins by the 18th century. The first solid foundations (a military encampment) of the city were erected by a French garrison in 1844, with a strategic mission to create a permanently guarded access point for the main Sahara road. Batna's geographical location offers a natural break through the Atlas Mountains. The ancient cities of Timgad and Lambese, built around the first century CE, are living examples of the importance that the Romans gave to commercial control over the region.

Signature and proclamation of the Algerian revolution

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/78/L'APC_de_Batna.JPG" caption="The Municipal People's Assembly"] ::

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c0/Martyrs'_Square_Batna_22.jpg" caption="Martyrs' Square of Batna"] ::

The inhabitants of the city revolted against the French authorities at the beginning of colonization. Thereafter they organized the Algerian revolution against French colonialism.

The first Batneens adhered to Messali Hadj (PPP), as did the Ulemas Abdelhamid Ben Badis and the Movement for the Triumph of Democratic Freedoms (MTLD), and together they organized the historic summit of June 25, 1954.

The Algerian revolution started at Batna under the chairmanship of Batnéen Mustapha Benboulaïd (FLN). Batna was the first military region of Algeria (zone 1) (1954–1962).

On the night of November 1, 1954, the barracks of the city of Batna were attacked by the mujahedeen. Batna was the command headquarters of the Algerian revolution until independence.

Bombing

Main article: 2007 Batna bombing

On September 6, 2007, Batna saw a massive Al-Qaeda suicide bombing. The bombing, which took place shortly before the visit of Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, resulted in approximately 15–20 deaths and 107 injuries as the bomber detonated his device among a crowd waiting to see the President, who was at the end of a three-day tour of eastern Algeria. The bombings were condemned by the UN Security Council.

Historical population

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YearPopulation
19016,900
192610,300
193113,600
193615,500
194821,700
195426,400
196654,900
1974115,100
1977102,800
1987181,600
1998246,800
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Climate

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/14/Les_allées_Ben_Boulaid_à_Batna.jpg" caption="Snow in Batna"] ::

Located in the Aurès Mountains (part of the Atlas Mountains), at 1,048 m above sea level, Batna has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification BSk) with Mediterranean influences and an average annual precipitation of 326 mm. Summers are moderately hot (by Saharan standards) and dry and winters are chilly and wetter, with the possibility of snowfall.

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|Jan high C = 9.8 |Feb high C = 11.2 |Mar high C = 13.7 |Apr high C = 17.7 |May high C = 22.8 |Jun high C = 29.1 |Jul high C = 33.0 |Aug high C = 31.9 |Sep high C = 26.9 |Oct high C = 20.3 |Nov high C = 14.2 |Dec high C = 10.8

|Jan mean C = 5.3 |Feb mean C = 6.3 |Mar mean C = 8.2 |Apr mean C = 11.6 |May mean C = 16.0 |Jun mean C = 21.7 |Jul mean C = 24.9 |Aug mean C = 24.3 |Sep mean C = 20.1 |Oct mean C = 14.5 |Nov mean C = 9.1 |Dec mean C = 6.2

|Jan low C = 0.7 |Feb low C = 1.4 |Mar low C = 2.7 |Apr low C = 5.4 |May low C = 9.2 |Jun low C = 14.2 |Jul low C = 16.8 |Aug low C = 16.7 |Sep low C = 13.3 |Oct low C = 8.6 |Nov low C = 3.9 |Dec low C = 1.7

|precipitation colour = green |Jan precipitation mm = 24.9 |Feb precipitation mm = 29.3 |Mar precipitation mm = 38.0 |Apr precipitation mm = 31.7 |May precipitation mm = 32.0 |Jun precipitation mm = 20.1 |Jul precipitation mm = 7.5 |Aug precipitation mm = 17.7 |Sep precipitation mm = 37.3 |Oct precipitation mm = 27.3 |Nov precipitation mm = 31.7 |Dec precipitation mm = 28.7

|source 1 = NOAA (1971–1990){{cite web |url = ftp://ftp.atdd.noaa.gov/pub/GCOS/WMO-Normals/RA-I/AL/60468.TXT |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240523003754/ftp://ftp.atdd.noaa.gov/pub/GCOS/WMO-Normals/RA-I/AL/60468.TXT |archive-date = 2024-05-23 |url-status = dead |title = Climate Normals for Batna |access-date = 11 February 2013}} |date = August 2011}}

Entertainment

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/51/Batna.jpg" caption="Algerian national team fans at the [[2014 World Cup"] ::

Many entertainment resorts are spread across the town. Regarding sports activities the most important destinations are the 1st November Stadium (Stade du premier Novembre), and Seffouhi Stadium, which is used mainly for soccer clubs and festivals (CAB & MSPB are the biggest teams in the city), in addition to the Scholar Stadium. For cultural activities there is the Théâtre régional de Batna, and also a municipal Cultural House, which is located behind the Prefecture and covers many cultural and educational activities, in addition to the Islamic Cultural Center in the heart of the city and the Youth House in Cite Ennaser. For children, an attraction park is located in Kechida, which is approximately a ten-minute drive from the downtown area.

Dining and nightlife

With regard to nightlife, due to some religious and cultural limitations, there are almost no night clubs in the city. However, the existing nightlife is concentrated in the heart of the city, around Les allées Benboulaïd and "STAND" areas, especially during summer break. Downtown Batna has plenty of cafés, traditional restaurants, pizzerias, French and oriental bakeries, and a limited number of luxury restaurants. Many festivities take place in allées Ben Boulaïd area, mainly in the season of International Timgad Festival (usually between 4–15 July every year). The most attractive exciting places surrounding the city are, Lambese (also called Lambaesis), Timgad, Ghoufi, Chelaalaa, and Belezma National Park.

Administration

Districts and urban areas

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;Town center

;Quartier du Stand

;Bouzourane

;Cité 20 août (20 August estate)

;Hai An Nasr

;Cité 84 Log.

;La Verdure

;Cité Chikhi

;Cité 800 Log.

;Cité 500 Log.

;Cité 1020 Log.

;Kechida

;Erriadh

;Moudjahidines

;Cité 1272 Log.

;SAE

;Tamechit

;Sonatiba

;Cité Chouhada

;Kemmouni

;El Boustane

;Bouakal

;Cité Million

;Z'Mala

;Douar Eddis

;Ezzohour

;Cité Lombarakia

;Parc à fourrage

;Cité Zemmouri

;Cité Salsabil

;Cité Bouarif

;Lotissement Ben Bellat

;Route de Tazoult (Tazoult road)

;Zone Militaire (Military zone)

;Zone Industrielle (Industrial zone)

;Hamla 1

;Hamla 2

Monuments

Sports

The city is home to two notable football clubs: CA Batna and MSP Batna. Both play at the 1 November 1954 Stadium.

Education

The city has Two universities, University of Batna 1 - Hadj Lakhdar and University of Batna 2 - Mostafa Ben Boulaid. It also has Aurès Aviation flight school.

Notable residents

References

References

  1. "Population: Batna Wilaya". Office National des Statistiques Algérie.
  2. War in Algeria, Mohammmde Hardi, Benjamamin Stora edition Robert Laffont
  3. [http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7008435341 "Suicide Bombing In Algeria Kills 15"]{{cbignore {{dead link. (October 2016 AHN News retrieved September 10, 2007)
  4. (October 2016)
  5. [https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/6982487.stm "Suicide bomb kills 20 in Algeria"] [[BBC News]] retrieved September 10, 2007
  6. [http://voanews.com/english/2007-09-06-voa79.cfm "Suicide Bombing Kills 15 in Algeria"] {{webarchive. link. (September 9, 2007 VOA News retrieved September 10, 2007)
  7. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/africa/2007/09/2008525143019920248.html "Many dead in Algeria suicide attack"] [[Al Jazeera Media Network. Al Jazeera]] retrieved September 10, 2007
  8. {{ UN document. (7 September 2007)
  9. [http://www.populstat.info/Africa/algeriat.htm populstat.info] {{webarchive. link. (March 3, 2016)
  10. "Profil de Ameddah Leila".

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