Béchar
Located in western Algeria, Béchar is a town in the northern Sahara expanse, approximately 36 miles (58 km) south of the Moroccan border. The town derives its name from the nearby Mount Béchar, which reaches an elevation of 1,600 feet (488 meters). Béchar features a former European quarter with a military station and modern buildings, alongside a traditional quarter characterized by covered, narrow streets.
Surrounded by date palm groves nourished by the Wadi Béchar, the town is renowned for its expertise in leatherwork and jewellery. As a significant trade center at the crossroads of trans-Saharan roads, Béchar serves as the endpoint of a railroad originating from Oran in the south and boasts an airport. Additionally, Béchar Djedid (New Béchar), located 3 miles (5 km) to the south, was specifically constructed to accommodate the workforce employed in the nearby coalfields at Kenadsa.
| ID |
|---|
| 31298 |
| Name |
| Béchar |
| State ID |
| 1108 |
| State Code |
| 08 |
| State Name |
| Béchar |
| Country ID |
| 4 |
| Country Code |
| DZ |
| Country Name |
| Algeria |
| Latitude |
| 31.61667000 |
| Longitude |
| -2.21667000 |
| WikiData ID |
| Q638704 |
