Boufarik
Boufarik | |
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Commune and town | |
Coordinates: 36°44′14″N 2°54′39″E / 36.73722°N 2.91083°E / 36.73722; 2.91083 | |
Country | Algeria |
Province | Blida Province |
District | Boufarik District |
Population (2008) | |
• Total | 71,446 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
Boufarik is a town in Blida Province, Algeria, approximately 30 km from Algiers. In 2008, its population was 57,162.[1]
The major neighbourhoods of the city are: K'ssar, Blatan, Ben gladash, Mimoun, Trig erange, Bariyan.
The city is well known for the production of oranges.[citation needed]
The main stadium is the Boufarik Stadium (Stade du Boufarik).[citation needed]
Notable residents
- Jean-Claude Beton, founder of Orangina.
See also
References
- ^ populstat.info Archived March 3, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
36°34′14″N 2°54′39″E / 36.57056°N 2.91083°E / 36.57056; 2.91083