Ksar El Hirane is a district located in Laghouat Province, Algeria. The district is named after its capital, Ksar El Hirane. This area is part of the larger administrative division of Laghouat Province, which is known for its diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage.
22-447: Ksar El Hirane District is situated in the central part of Algeria, within the Saharan region. The district features a mix of arid and semi-arid landscapes, characterized by its desert terrain and occasional oases. The climate is typically hot and dry, with significant temperature fluctuations between day and night. The district is divided into two municipalities: Ksar El Hirane, along with
44-453: A depression resulting from the impact of an ancient meteorite . It is the second largest crater in the world (based on depression circumference) and is found in the municipality of Hassi Delaa in the south. URL: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laghouat_Province Hautes Plaines The Hautes Plaines ("High Plains", Arabic : الهضاب العليا ), also known in French as Hauts Plateaux ,
66-604: Is a steppe -like natural region located in the Atlas Mountains in northern Algeria . It stretches more than 600 km (370 mi) in an east northeast – west southwest direction from northeastern Morocco to the Aures . It is a high plateau area consisting of undulating, steppe-like alluvial plains lying between the Tell and Saharan Atlas ranges. The Hautes Plaines region averages between 1,100 and 1,300 m in elevation in
88-600: Is a local airport used mainly to transport pilgrims . The Laghouat Airport is officially called Moulay Ahmed Medeghri Airport and is named after the martyr Moulay Ahmed Madgari. The second airport, Hassi R'mel , is mainly used by the Sonatrach National Fuel Company to transport equipment, tires, experts, and contractors. Laghouat Province is considered to be the second most important energy mandate in Algeria after Ouargla Province , because it contains one of
110-483: Is connected to a 60 kV high-voltage electricity transmission network by the lifting station, which contains 3 transformers with a capacity of 20 MVA each. Livestock in Laghouat province number around 4,000,000 cattle , sheep and goats . Sheep rank first in population with over 3 million heads, followed by goats, cows, camels , and horses (including mules and donkeys ). The province's most popular tourist area
132-468: Is one of the fifty-eight provinces ( wilaya ) of Algeria . It is located in the north central part of Algeria . The province borders Tiaret Province to the north, El Bayadh Province to the west, Ghardaia Province to the south and Djelfa Province to the east. The capital of the province is Laghouat City . The province is famous for palm trees and livestock . The province is a large producer of natural gas , containing important drilling sites in
154-623: Is part of the Saharan Atlas Mountain range with some peaks rising above 2,000 m. For example, the Djebel Amour range reaches a top height of about 2,200 m. Laghouat is nearly 400 km away from Algiers , the capital of Algeria. The area's orchards, buildings and mosques span across a landscape of vast steppes , mountains , and pastures. The largest tributary in the area is the Chelif River and M'zi River , which originate from
176-411: Is supported by traditional practices such as date palm cultivation and small-scale farming. Additionally, the district's location and historical significance contribute to its role in local trade. The cultural life of Ksar El Hirane is deeply influenced by the traditions of the Saharan and Berber communities. Festivals, traditional music, and local crafts play an important role in the cultural identity of
198-620: Is the district of Kef El Melh (the mountain of salt). It is located in the municipality of Tadjrouna near the border with El Bayadh Province . The largest tourist hotspot in the district is the Kordan Palace, or Crown Angle. Other tourist areas and natural sights include the Al-Ghaisheh , Taouila , Lalmaya , Ein Sefsifah, and Al-Huwaita . Laghouat is home to the Talemzane crater , or Madna Crater,
220-587: The High Highlands area in the north and a mountainous area in the south. The districts of Gueltet Sidi Saâd , Aflou District , Brida District , El Ghicha District and Oued Morra District are located in this region. The most important characteristic of this area is that it is the source of the most significant rivers in Algeria , including the Chelif River , the Wadi el-Taweel and the Wadi Djedi through its tributary
242-581: The Ziziphus spina-christi and Pistacia atlantica . Various herbs and flowers are abundant here in the springtime. The province was created from the Oasis and Tiaret departments in 1974. In 1984 Ghardaïa Province was carved out of the territory of Laghouat. The province is divided into 10 districts ( daïras ), which are further divided into 24 communes or municipalities. Laghouat Province contains three main roadways: The state has two airports, one of which
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#1733085150449264-415: The M'zi River. It is distinguished by the presence of the green dam forests that blend into the grassy Steppe region. These grassland plains are located in the center of the province and are between 700 and 1000 meters above sea level. It is known as a grazing area as it contains many steppe plants and herbs. This region includes most of the province's vegetation, not counting the green dam forests located in
286-580: The Wadi Al-Tawil mountains. The area is characterized by its pastoral, agricultural and mountainous character. It also contains an industrial region located at Hassi R'mel . The province of Laghouat is located between Hautes Plaines and the desert foothills of the Saharan Atlas mountain range. It is surrounded on the two sides by the Amour Range west of the province and the mountains of Ouled Nile to
308-429: The broader Laghouat Province, has a rich history influenced by various cultures and historical periods. Historically, this region was part of the trans-Saharan trade routes and has been a site of various historical interactions between African and Mediterranean cultures. The economy of Ksar El Hirane District primarily revolves around agriculture, particularly in the areas where irrigation is possible. The region's economy
330-475: The country's economy. Most of this income comes from hydrocarbons - gas in particular - in addition to power stations And the livestock sector with more than 3 million heads of sheep. The state of Laghouat is one of the states of the Central Steppe region, which is located in the heart of the state of Algeria in northern Sahara Africa. Located at an average altitude of 750 m above sea level, Laghouat Province
352-618: The east. The province is divided into three main geographical regions: the Saharan Atlas mountains, the Steppe Plains, and the Desert . The Saharan Atlas Mountain Range is located in the northwest of the province, to the north of the Djebel Amour mountains. The Saharan Atlas mountains reach heights between 1000 and 1700 meters above sea level. We can distinguish them into two sub-regions which include
374-864: The most important gas fields in Africa . This gas field is in the region of Hassi R'mel and contains many electricity production stations. These are located in the Telegmat region near Hassi R'mel and Kheneg . These areas also contain the largest solar PV plant in Algeria with a capacity of 60 MW . The CPV EKP solar power station is located 5 km from the municipality of Kheneg and 10 km from Laghouat in Algeria. The station sits on an area of 120 hectares and, on average, produces more than 300 MWh of electricity per day. It contains more than 240 thousand solar panels distributed over 5460 matrices, 2040 triple level junction boxes, 120 inverters, and 60 transformers. It
396-689: The mountainous region. The Steppe region includes the districts of Sidi Makhlouf , Laghouat District , and northern Ain Madhi . The southern part of Laghouat province is a desert plateau. This area includes the Hassi R'Mel District , the southern part of the Ksar El Hirane District and Ain Madhi District . It is distinguished by low vegetation cover characterized by Peganum plants. There are some hills here that are distinguished by various trees including
418-449: The region of Hassi R'Mel . Large reserves of natural gas have allowed Algeria to occupy an important position in the global energy market. With exports exceeding the barrier of 20 billion dollars annually and a contribution to the gross gross product of the State of Algeria by nearly 50 billion dollars., The province of Laghouat is among the most important states of Algeria contributing to
440-508: The residents. Traditional Algerian practices, including communal gatherings and local artisan work, are central to the social fabric of the district. 33°47′19″N 3°08′27″E / 33.788564°N 3.140717°E / 33.788564; 3.140717 This article about a location in Laghouat Province is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Laghouat Province Laghouat ( Arabic : ولاية الأغواط )
462-465: The west, dropping to 400 m in the east. The climate is characterized by very dry summers and cold winters. Generally the climate is so dry that these plains are sometimes thought of as part of the Sahara . The plateau area is covered by alluvial debris formed when the mountains eroded. An occasional ridge projects through the alluvial cover to interrupt the monotony of the landscape. Water collects during
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#1733085150449484-615: The wet season on its level terrain, forming large shallow salt lakes which become salt flats as they dry. The largest of such lakes is the Chott Ech Chergui with a length of about 160 km located in the central section of the plains. The Hodna region, with the Chott el Hodna lies at the eastern end of the Hautes Plaines . The main towns of the plateau are Bordj Bou Arreridj , Sétif , Tiaret , Djelfa and M'sila . The limits of
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