Igli, Algeria

Igli lies on the left (eastern) bank of the Oued Saoura in the Saoura valley, just south of the confluence of Oued Guir and Oued Zouzfana. The Grand Erg Occidental, a large area of continuous sand dunes lies to the east, while the Hamada, a broad rocky plateau, lies across the river to the west.

Igli has a hot desert climate, with extremely hot summers and mild winters, and very little precipitation throughout the year.

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| Jan high C = 18.2

| Feb high C = 21.5

| Mar high C = 25.3

| Apr high C = 29.9

| May high C = 34.5

| Jun high C = 39.7

| Jul high C = 43.7

| Aug high C = 42.0

| Sep high C = 37.1

| Oct high C = 30.1

| Nov high C = 23.2

| Dec high C = 18.7

| Jan mean C = 10.6

| Feb mean C = 13.8

| Mar mean C = 17.7

| Apr mean C = 22.1

| May mean C = 26.6

| Jun mean C = 31.7

| Jul mean C = 35.6

| Aug mean C = 34.2

| Sep mean C = 29.8

| Oct mean C = 23.0

| Nov mean C = 16.6

| Dec mean C = 11.8

| Jan low C = 3.5

| Feb low C = 6.2

| Mar low C = 10.2

| Apr low C = 14.3

| May low C = 18.8

| Jun low C = 23.8

| Jul low C = 27.5

| Aug low C = 26.5

| Sep low C = 22.5

| Oct low C = 15.9

| Nov low C = 10.0

| Dec low C = 5.0

| Jan precipitation mm = 12

| Feb precipitation mm = 8

| Mar precipitation mm = 12

| Apr precipitation mm = 7

| May precipitation mm = 4

| Jun precipitation mm = 2

| Jul precipitation mm = 1

| Aug precipitation mm = 2

| Sep precipitation mm = 5

| Oct precipitation mm = 9

| Nov precipitation mm = 11

| Dec precipitation mm = 11

| source 1 = climate-data.org{{cite web|title=Climate data for: Igli|url=http://en.climate-data.org/location/360181/|publisher=climate-data.org|access-date=10 March 2013}}

| date=March 2013}}

Agriculture is an important industry in Igli. The commune has a total of {{convert|1130|ha}} of arable land, of which {{convert|1002|ha}} is irrigated.{{cite web|title=Distribution of Agricultural Land |url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/10.htm |publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar |access-date=9 March 2013 |language=fr |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140710020333/http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/10.htm |archive-date=10 July 2014 }} There are a total of 75,450 date palms planted in the commune.{{cite web|title=Plant Productions |url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/14.htm |publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar |access-date=9 March 2013 |language=fr |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140820030513/http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/14.htm |archive-date=20 August 2014 }} As of 2009 there were 4,652 sheep, 1,785 goats, 401 camels, and 5 cattle.

Local tourist attractions include palm groves, the old ksar, and local caves.

90% of Igli's population is connected to drinking water,{{cite web|title=Drinking Water |url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/24.htm |publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar |access-date=9 March 2013 |language=fr |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140709085413/http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/24.htm |archive-date=9 July 2014 }} 95% is connected to the sewerage system,{{cite web|title=Sewerage Networks |url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/25.htm |publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar |access-date=9 March 2013 |language=fr |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140710015740/http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/25.htm |archive-date=10 July 2014 }} and 99% (including 1,728 buildings) have access to electricity.{{cite web|title=Electrification |url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/29.htm |publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar |access-date=9 March 2013 |language=fr |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140709083904/http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/29.htm |archive-date=9 July 2014 }} There is one fuel service station in the town.{{cite web|title=Fuel Distribution |url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/30.htm |publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar |access-date=9 March 2013 |language=fr |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140710020359/http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/30.htm |archive-date=10 July 2014 }}

Igli has a total of 1,425 houses, of which 972 are occupied, giving an occupation rate of 6.9 inhabitants per occupied building.{{cite web|title=Housing |url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/65.htm |publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar |access-date=9 March 2013 |language=fr |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304033047/http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/65.htm |archive-date=4 March 2016 }}

Igli is connected by a local road to the N6 national highway between Béchar to the north and Adrar to the southeast. Abadla is accessible to the north via the N6, while to the south the towns of El Ouata, Béni Abbès and Kerzaz, among others can be accessed. Igli is {{convert|153|km|mi}} from the provincial capital, Béchar.{{cite web|url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/Presentation1.htm |title=Presentation |publisher=Site Officiel de la Wilaya de Béchar |language=fr |access-date=19 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130216230918/http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/Presentation1.htm |archive-date=16 February 2013 }}

There is a total length of {{convert|147|km|mi}} of roads in the commune.{{cite web|title=Density Kilometres |url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/90.htm |publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar |access-date=9 March 2013 |language=fr |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140429185650/http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/90.htm |archive-date=29 April 2014 }}

There are 4 elementary schools, with 36 classrooms including 23 in use.{{cite web|title=School Infrastructure |url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/55.htm |publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar |access-date=9 March 2013 |language=fr |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140429191848/http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/55.htm |archive-date=29 April 2014 }} There are a total of 1,282 school students.{{cite web|title=Number of Pupils |url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/36.htm |publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar |access-date=9 March 2013 |language=fr |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304033043/http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/36.htm |archive-date=4 March 2016 }}

9.8% of the population has a tertiary education (the highest in the province), and another 19.8% has competed secondary education.{{cite web|title=Structure relative de la population résidente des ménages ordinaires et collectifs âgée de 6 ans et plus selon le niveau d'instruction et la commune de résidence. |url=http://www.ons.dz/collections/w08_p6.pdf |publisher=Office National des Statistiques Algérie |access-date=13 February 2013 |language=fr |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130517001417/http://www.ons.dz/collections/w08_p6.pdf |archive-date=17 May 2013 }} The overall literacy rate is 84.3%, and is 88.3% among males and 79.9% among females.{{cite web|title=Taux d'analphabétisme et taux d'alphabétisation de la population âgée de 15 ans et plus, selon le sexe et la commune de résidence . |url=http://www.ons.dz/collections/w08_p10.pdf |publisher=Office National des Statistiques Algérie |access-date=13 February 2013 |language=fr |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130516051406/http://www.ons.dz/collections/w08_p10.pdf |archive-date=16 May 2013 }}

Igli has one polyclinic, 3 room care facilities, and a maternity ward.{{cite web|title=Health Facilities by Commune |url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/55.htm |publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar |access-date=9 March 2013 |language=fr |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140429191848/http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/55.htm |archive-date=29 April 2014 }}

Igli has 3 operational mosques, with another 3 under construction.{{cite web|title=Mosques and Koranic Rooms |url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/76.htm |publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar |access-date=9 March 2013 |language=fr |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304032551/http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/76.htm |archive-date=4 March 2016 }}

The commune is composed of three localities:{{cite web|title=Décret n° 84-365, fixant la composition, la consistance et les limites territoriale des communes. Wilaya d'El Oued |url=http://www.joradp.dz/JO8499/1984/067/FP1490.pdf |publisher=Journal officiel de la République Algérienne |access-date=2 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150106113213/http://www.joradp.dz/JO8499/1984/067/FP1490.pdf |archive-date=6 January 2015 |page=1490 |language=fr |date=19 December 1984 |url-status=dead }}

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• Igli
• Touzdit
• Mazzer

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The locality of Mazzer is located about {{convert|15|km|mi}} south of Igli on the eastern bank of the Oued Saoura.{{cite web|title=Mazzer, Algeria|url=https://www.google.com.au/maps?q=Mazzer,+Algeria&hl=en&ll=34.583828,-1.601515&spn=0.038371,0.065231&sll=32.154542,-1.079235&sspn=0.078915,0.130463&oq=mazzer&hnear=Mazzer,+Tlemcen,+Algeria&t=m&z=14|publisher=Google Maps|access-date=10 March 2013}}

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{{Geographic location

|Centre = Igli

|North = Bechar

|Northeast = Béni Ounif
Taghit

|East = Grand Erg Occidental

|Southeast = El Ouata
Béni Ikhlef
Adrar

|South = Béni Abbès
Mazzer

|Southwest = Tabelbala
Tindouf

|West =

|Northwest = Abadla

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Category:Communes of Béchar Province

Category:Béchar Province