Ben Guecha


Ben Guecha is a town and commune in Taleb Larbi District, El Oued Province, Algeria. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 2,513, up from 1,036 in 1998, with an annual growth rate of 9.5%, the highest in the province.

Climate

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

Transportation

The town of Ben Guecha lies in the isolated far north-eastern corner of El Oued Province. A local road leads to the N16 which connects El Oued to Tebessa.

Education

2.1% of the population has a tertiary education, and another 8.6% has completed secondary education. The overall literacy rate is 52.2%, and is 60.8% among males and 43.4% among females; all three figures are the second lowest in the province after Douar El Ma.

Localities

The commune of Ben Guecha is composed of 17 localities: