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Dellys District

Coordinates: 36°55′N 3°53′E / 36.917°N 3.883°E / 36.917; 3.883
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Dellys District
دائرة دلس
Map of Algeria highlighting Boumerdès Province
Map of Algeria highlighting Boumerdès Province
Country Algeria
ProvinceBoumerdès
District seatDellys
Population
 (1998)
 • Total49,698
Time zoneUTC+01 (CET)
Municipalities3

Dellys is a district in Boumerdès Province, Algeria. It was named after its capital, Dellys.

Municipalities

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The district is further divided into 3 municipalities:

History

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French conquest

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Algerian Revolution

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This commune saw the creation of several clandestine torture centers during the Algerian revolution:

Salafist terrorism

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Notable people

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References

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36°55′N 3°53′E / 36.917°N 3.883°E / 36.917; 3.883