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Béchar, Algeria
Béchar · Algeria
Béchar is a large city in Béchar, Algeria with a population of 165,241. Elevation: 2,559 ft (780 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Béchar
Béchar is the capital city of Béchar Province, Algeria. It is also a commune, coextensive with Béchar District, of Béchar Province. In 2008 the city had a population of 165,627, up from 134,954 in 1998, with an annual growth rate of 2.1%. The commune covers an area of 5,050 square kilometres (1,950 sq mi).
People
Climate
| Population | 165,241 |
| Population Density | 85 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,559 ft (780 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.6167°, -2.2167° |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
| Country | 🇩🇿 Algeria |
| State / Province | Béchar |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (34°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 3.0 inches (77 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Béchar
Béchar is a large city in Algeria (Béchar) with a population of 165,241. The city sits at an elevation of 2,559 feet (780 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 92°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.
Climate in Béchar
Béchar has an average annual temperature of 21.8°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jul (34.6°C), the coldest is Jan (10°C). Average annual precipitation is 101 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.8°F |
| 29% above Algeria avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,559 ft (780 m) |
| Area | 1,949.8 sq mi (5,050.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 85/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6167°N, 2.2167°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 92°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Wettest |
Béchar has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 49°F in January to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.4") and July the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Béchar
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFA | College | - | , |
| CFPA | College | - | , |
| CFPA | College | - | , |
| CFPA | College | - | , |
| CFPA "Barga" | College | - | , |
| CFPA Kerroumi Mohamed | College | - | , |
| Cité Universitaire des Filles | University | - | , |
| Cité Universitaire des Filles | University | - | , |
| Ecole Paramédicale | College | - | , |
| Institut | College | - | , |
| Institut de Formation Professinnelle | College | - | , |
| Tahri Mohamed University | University | - | Visit → |
| القطب الجامعي طاهري محمد | University | - | , |
Schools in Béchar
33 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole Ben Ahmed Lahcen | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire sahel miloud | - | - | - | - |
| CEM ben badis | - | - | - | - |
| CEM Gouraï | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة ابتدائية | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة النحية العسكرية الثالثة | - | - | - | - |
| Larbi Tebessi | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Commandant Ferradj | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire | - | - | - | - |
| CEM L'Emir Abd-El-Kader | - | - | - | - |
| CEM Malek Bennabi | - | - | - | - |
| CEM | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Rahel Aioub | - | - | - | - |
| CEM Ibne Khaldoun | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Makhloufi Mohammed ( choufan ) | - | - | - | - |
| CEM | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée | - | - | - | - |
| CEM Haï Riyadi | - | - | - | - |
| Technicum | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole "CEM" | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Polyvalent | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée "Achâari" | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة ابتدائية | - | - | - | - |
| CEM Cheikh Bachir Ibrahimi | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole "CEM Hassiba Ben Bouali" | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole "Pasteur" | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole "Taleb Abdellah" | - | - | - | - |
| المدرسة الابتدائية بلبشير أحمد | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Yahia mahmoud | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Béchar
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Béchar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| متحف بشار |
Libraries in Béchar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| O.P.U | 0.0 | |||||
| UTMB Central Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Béchar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marché de proximité | |||||
| Marché Debdaba | |||||
| سوق بوهلال |
Hotels in Béchar
11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Béchar
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Béchar
13 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Béchar
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Béchar
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Béchar
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Béchar
2 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Béchar
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Béchar
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Béchar
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Béchar
4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Béchar
13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Béchar
9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Béchar
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Béchar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Béchar
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport | CBH | Medium Airport |
| Béchar Ouakda Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Béchar
11 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bureau de poste | |
| Bureau de poste | |
| Bureau de poste | |
| Bureau de poste AADL | |
| Bureau de poste de Barga | |
| Bureau de poste de Debdaba | |
| Poste "1er Novembre 1954" | |
| البريد المركزي | |
| بريد الجزائر | |
| بريد الجزائر | |
| مكتب البريد السلام |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Béchar
25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Masdjid Si Ahmad | |
| masjid aicha oum elmouminine | |
| Masjid Hamza | |
| Mosquée Abdellah Ibn Omar | |
| mosquée Al-imam nafiâ | |
| Mosquée El houda | |
| Mosquée El-Redouane | |
| Mosquée Malek Ibn El Houaireth | |
| Mosquée martyres | |
| Mosquée Mkhalif | |
| Mosquée Sahaba | |
| Saad ibn Mouad | |
| مسجد أسعد بن زرارة | |
| مسجد إبراهيم الخليل | |
| مسجد الأرقم بن أبي الأرقم | |
| مسجد التوبة بشار الجديد | |
| مسجد السلام | |
| مسجد السيدة حفصة أم المؤمنين | |
| مسجد الفلاح | |
| مسجد بلال بن رباح |
Quick Facts
Around Béchar
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇩🇿 About Algeria
Frequently Asked Questions About Béchar
What is the population of Béchar?
Béchar has a population of 165,241 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 85 people per square mile, spread across 1,949.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Béchar?
Béchar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 92°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.0 inches.