Reguiba


Reguiba is a town and commune, and capital of Reguiba District, in El Oued Province, Algeria. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 40,367, up from 30,392 in 1998, and an annual growth rate of 2.9%.

Climate

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

Transportation

Local roads connect the town to the N48 highway, including one that joins at Guemar, leading south to the provincial capital El Oued and north to Still, and Biskra via the N3 highway.

Education

3.6% of the population has a tertiary education, and another 12.3% has completed secondary education. The overall literacy rate is 72.3%, and is 78.9% among males and 65.6% among females.

Localities

The commune of Reguiba is composed of 15 localities: