In Amguel
Commune and town in Tamanrasset Province, Algeria
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In Amguel (Arabic: عين امقل, lit. Amguel spring) is a town and commune in Tamanrasset District, Tamanrasset Province, Algeria. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 4,208,[1] up from 3,030 in 1998,[2] with an annual growth rate of 3.4%.[1] Its postal code is 11100 and its municipal code is 1109.
In Amguel
عين امقل | |
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Commune and town | |
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 Location of In Amguel commune within Tamanrasset Province | |
  In Amguel Location of In Amguel within Algeria | |
| Coordinates: 23°41′37″N 5°9′53″E | |
| Country |  Algeria |
| Province | Tamanrasset Province |
| District | Tamanrasset District |
| Area | |
• Total | 101,367 km2 (39,138 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 980 m (3,220 ft) |
| Population (2008)[1] | |
• Total | 4,208 |
| • Density | 0.04151/km2 (0.1075/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| PMA seats (as of 2007) | 7 |
| ONS code | 1109 |
| Postal code | 11100 |
Geography
In Amguel lies at an elevation of 980 metres (3,220 ft) on the southern bank of a wadi that cuts through a plateau lying to the northwest of the Hoggar Mountains. The numerous wadis in the area support some vegetation, but beyond them the land is barren and rocky.
In Amguel is notable for being the location of several underground nuclear tests conducted by the French military. They include the now infamous Béryl incident which released a cloud of radioactive dust outside the tunnel entrance, contaminating officials viewing the test.
Climate
In Amguel has a hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWh), with very hot summers and mild winters, and very little precipitation throughout the year.
| Climate data for In Amguel | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 20.8 (69.4) |
23.4 (74.1) |
27.2 (81.0) |
31.8 (89.2) |
35.4 (95.7) |
38.1 (100.6) |
38.3 (100.9) |
37.5 (99.5) |
35.8 (96.4) |
31.8 (89.2) |
27.2 (81.0) |
22.5 (72.5) |
30.8 (87.5) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 13.1 (55.6) |
15.4 (59.7) |
19.0 (66.2) |
23.6 (74.5) |
27.6 (81.7) |
31.0 (87.8) |
31.3 (88.3) |
30.7 (87.3) |
28.8 (83.8) |
24.5 (76.1) |
19.6 (67.3) |
15.0 (59.0) |
23.3 (73.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 5.5 (41.9) |
7.5 (45.5) |
10.9 (51.6) |
15.5 (59.9) |
19.8 (67.6) |
23.9 (75.0) |
24.4 (75.9) |
24.0 (75.2) |
21.8 (71.2) |
17.3 (63.1) |
12.1 (53.8) |
7.5 (45.5) |
15.9 (60.5) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 1 (0.0) |
1 (0.0) |
2 (0.1) |
1 (0.0) |
3 (0.1) |
3 (0.1) |
2 (0.1) |
5 (0.2) |
5 (0.2) |
2 (0.1) |
1 (0.0) |
2 (0.1) |
28 (1) |
| Source: climate-data.org[3] | |||||||||||||
Transportation
In Amguel is located on the N1 national highway, leading north to In Salah and south to Tamanrasset. Just to the south of the town, the N55 branches from the N1, leading to Bordj El Houasse.