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Djanet (; Berber: ⵊⴰⵏⴻⵜ, Janet) is an oasis city, and capital of Djanet District as well as of Djanet Province, southeast Algeria. It is located south of Illizi. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 14,655, up from 9,699 in 1998, and an annual population growth rate of 4.3%.

Climate

Djanet has a hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWh), with very hot summers and mild winters. The city is extremely dry throughout the year, with an annual average rainfall of just and no month with an average of more than .

Transport

Djanet Inedbirene Airport is located about 30 kilometers south of the city center.

Education

4.1% of the population has a tertiary education, and another 19.8% has completed secondary education. The overall literacy rate is 85.6%, and is 92.1% among males and 78.0% among females, all three rates being the highest for any commune in the province.

Localities

The commune is composed of 12 localities:

  • Centre Ville
  • Azelouaz
  • Tin Katma
  • El Mihan
  • Aghoum
  • Adjahil
  • Eferi
  • In Abarbar
  • Medak
  • Arikin
  • Tin El Koum
  • Anijir

See also

  • Sebiba

References

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