Guemar
Commune and town in El Oued Province, Algeria
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Guemar (Arabic: ﻗﻤﺎر) is a Saharan oasis town in Algeria near the Tunisian border, in the Oued Souf area of the El Oued Province, about 20 km north of El Oued. It includes a zaouia and a border post.[citation needed] According to the 2008 census it has a population of 39,168,[1] up from 29,185 in 1998,[2] with an annual growth rate of 3.0%.[1]
Guemar
ﻗﻤﺎر | |
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Commune and town | |
Location of Guemar commune within El Oued Province | |
  Guemar Location of Guemar within Algeria | |
| Coordinates: 33°30′N 6°50′E | |
| Country |  Algeria |
| Province | El Oued Province |
| District | Guemar District |
| Elevation | 63 m (207 ft) |
| Population (2008)[1] | |
• Total | 39,168 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
Climate
Guemar has a hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWh), with very hot summers and mild winters. Rainfall is light and sporadic, and summers are particularly dry.
Transportation
Guemar lies on the N48 highway from El Oued to Still and then Biskra via the N3. The town is served by Guemar Airport.