Erg Ferradj

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Erg Ferradj () is a town and commune in Abadla District, Béchar Province, in western Algeria. According to the 2008 census its population is 4,406, down from 4,670 in 1998, and an annual population growth rate of -0.6%, the second lowest in the province. The commune covers an area of 6410 km2.

Geography

Erg Ferradj lies at an elevation of 589 m to the west of an extensive palm plantation covering 3000 hectares lying along the western side of the Oued Guir. The rocky hills of the hamada are found on both sides of the river, but are more dramatic on the eastern side.

Climate

Erg Ferradj has a hot desert climate, with extremely hot summers and cool winters, and very little precipitation throughout the year.

Economy

Agriculture is the main industry in Erg Ferradj. The commune has a total of 2560 ha of arable land found mainly to the east of the town, of which 2050 ha is irrigated. There are a total of 116,040 date palms planted in the commune. As of 2009 there were 9,575 sheep, 6,050 goats, 714 camels, and 23 cattle. There were also 6,400 chickens in 6 buildings.

There is no significant tourist industry in Erg Ferradj.

Infrastructure and housing

Basic services in the town are generally well provided for. 100% of Erg Ferradj's population is connected to drinking water, 99% is connected to the sewerage system, and 99% (including 756 buildings) have access to electricity. There is no fuel service station in the town.

Erg Ferradj has a total of 1,300 houses, of which 712 are occupied, giving an occupation rate of 6.2 inhabitants per occupied building.

Transportation

Erg Ferradj is reached by a local road from the N6 highway just west of Abadla. It is 12 km from Abadla and 101 km from Béchar.

There is a total length of 45 km of roads in the commune.

Education

There are 3 elementary schools, with 39 classrooms including 27 in use. There are a total of 1,096 school students.

2.8% of the population has a tertiary education, and another 14.9% has competed secondary education. The overall literacy rate is 71.3%, and is 77.2% among males and 65.3% among females.

Health

Erg Ferradj has 2 polyclinics and 2 room care facilities; residents must travel to Abadla or Méchraâ Houari Boumédienne for further medical treatment.

Religion

Erg Ferradj has 3 operational mosques, with another 1 under construction.

Localities

The commune is composed of three localities:

  • Erg Ferradj
  • Guir Lotfi
  • Hassi Menounat

References

Neighbouring towns and cities |Centre = Erg Ferradj |North = Meridja Djorf Torba Dam |Northeast = Oued Guir Bechar |East = Oued Guir Taghit |Southeast = Abadla Méchraâ Houari Boumédienne Adrar |South = Tabelbala |Southwest = Hammaguir Tindouf |West = Merzouga (Morocco) |Northwest = Boudenib (Morocco)

References

  1. "Population: Béchar Wilaya". Office National des Statistiques Algérie.
  2. "Algeria Communes". Statoids.
  3. "Population, Area and Density per Commune". Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar.
  4. "Distribution of Agricultural Land". Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar.
  5. "Plant Productions". Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar.
  6. "Animal Production". Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar.
  7. "Drinking Water". Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar.
  8. "Sewerage Networks". Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar.
  9. "Electrification". Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar.
  10. "Fuel Distribution". Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar.
  11. "Housing". Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar.
  12. "Presentation". Site Officiel de la Wilaya de Béchar.
  13. "Density Kilometres". Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar.
  14. "School Infrastructure". Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar.
  15. "Number of Pupils". Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar.
  16. "Structure relative de la population résidente des ménages ordinaires et collectifs âgée de 6 ans et plus selon le niveau d'instruction et la commune de résidence.". Office National des Statistiques Algérie.
  17. "Taux d'analphabétisme et taux d'alphabétisation de la population âgée de 15 ans et plus, selon le sexe et la commune de résidence .". Office National des Statistiques Algérie.
  18. "Health Facilities by Commune". Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar.
  19. "Mosques and Koranic Rooms". Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar.
  20. (19 December 1984). "Décret n° 84-365, fixant la composition, la consistance et les limites territoriale des communes. Wilaya d'El Oued". Journal officiel de la République Algérienne.

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