Chemini
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Elevation852 m (2,795 ft)
Lowestelevation700 m (2,300 ft)
Chemini
شميني | |
|---|---|
Chemini municipality headquarters | |
| Coordinates: 36°36′N 4°37′E / 36.600°N 4.617°E | |
| Country | Algeria |
| Province | Bejaia |
| Government | |
| • President of Assembly | Madjid Ouddak |
| Area | |
• Total | 39.04 km2 (15.07 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 852 m (2,795 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 1,600 m (5,200 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 700 m (2,300 ft) |
| Population (2008) | |
• Total | 15,274 |
| • Density | 391/km2 (1,010/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
| Postal code | 06770 |
Chemini is a commune in northern Algeria in the Béjaïa Province, about 60 km southwest of the provincial capital. As of 2008, the town has a population of 15,274.[1]
Chemini is located on the bank of Soummam River, in the western part of the Béjaïa Province. It borders Akfadou to the north, Seddouk to the east, Ouzellaguen to the south and Bouzeguene to the west.
Administrative divisions
In 1984, the commune of Chemini was formed from the following localities:[2]
- Agueni
- Aït Chemini
- Aït Ouragh
- Aït Soula
- Aït Zadi
- Bouchachiou
- Boumelal
- Chemini
- Djenane
- Il Maten
- Larbaa
- Imaliouène
- Loudha
- Semaoune
- Sidi Hadj Hassaine
- Sidi Yahia
- Taghrast
- Taguemount
- Takrietz
- Takhlicht
- Takourabt
- Tazroutz
- Tidjounane
- Tighilt
- Tissira