Chemini is a commune in northern Algeria in the Béjaïa Province, about 60 km southwest of the provincial capital. As of 2008, the town has a population of 15,274.[1]

Chemini
شميني
Chemini municipality headquarters
Chemini municipality headquarters
Chemini is located in Algeria
Chemini
Chemini
Coordinates: 36°36′N 4°37′E / 36.600°N 4.617°E / 36.600; 4.617
CountryAlgeria
ProvinceBejaia
Government
 • President of AssemblyMadjid Ouddak
Area
 • Total39.04 km2 (15.07 sq mi)
Elevation
852 m (2,795 ft)
Highest elevation
1,600 m (5,200 ft)
Lowest elevation
700 m (2,300 ft)
Population
 (2008)
 • Total15,274
 • Density391/km2 (1,010/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (West Africa Time)

Geography

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Chemini is located on the bank of Soummam River, in the western part of the Béjaïa Province. It borders Akfadou to the north, Seddouk to the east, Ouzellaguen to the south and Bouzeguene to the west.

Administrative divisions

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In 1984, the commune of Chemini was formed from the following localities:[2]

  • Agueni
  • Aït Chemini
  • Aït Ouragh
  • Aït Soula
  • Aït Zadi
  • Bouchachiou
  • Boumelal
  • Chemini
  • Djenane
  • Il Maten
  • Larbaa
  • Imaliouène
  • Loudha
  • Semaoune
  • Sidi Hadj Hassaine
  • Sidi Yahia
  • Taghrast
  • Taguemount
  • Takrietz
  • Takhlicht
  • Takourabt
  • Tazroutz
  • Tidjounane
  • Tighilt
  • Tissira

History

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The commune of Chemini corresponds to the former commune of Djenane during the French occupation. The commune of Djenane was in turn under the Department of Sétif, former sub-prefecture of the Department of Constantine until 1957. After Algerian independence, Chemini became a commune of the Sétif Province before getting integrated into Béjaïa Province when it was created in 1974.

Famous people

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References

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  1. ^ "Statistics of the National Office of Municipalities of Bejaia 2008" (PDF).
  2. ^ "Décret n° 84-365, fixant la composition, la consistance et les limites territoriale des communes" (PDF). Journal officiel de la République Algérienne (in French): 1486. December 19, 1984.