| Batna بلدية باتنة | |||
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| — Municipality — | |||
| Commune of Batna | |||
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Batna
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| Coordinates: 35°33′N 6°10′ECoordinates: 35°33′N 6°10′E | |||
| Country |  Algeria | ||
| Province | Batna (seat) | ||
| District | Batna (seat) | ||
| Government | |||
| • PMA Seats | 33 | ||
| Elevation | 1,048 m (3,438 ft) | ||
| Population (1998) | |||
| • Total | 247,520 | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01) | ||
| Postal code | 05000 | ||
| ONS code | 0501 | ||
Batna (Arabic: باتنة, Berber: 
, Tbatent) is the main city ofBatna Province, Algeria. With a population of 285,800 (2004 estimation) it is the fifth largest city in Algeria. It is also one of the principal cities of the Chaoui area and is considered the capital of the Aures.
, Tbatent) is the main city ofBatna Province, Algeria. With a population of 285,800 (2004 estimation) it is the fifth largest city in Algeria. It is also one of the principal cities of the Chaoui area and is considered the capital of the Aures.
History
Batna's geographical location offers a natural break through the Atlas Mountains. The Romans did not detect this passage in their early invasion phase.The first solid foundations (a military encampment) of the city were erected by a French garrison in 1844, with a strategic mission to create a permanently guarded access point for the main Sahara road.
The ancient cities of Timgad andLambese, built around the first century CE, are living examples of the importance that the Romans gave to commercial control over the region.
Climate
Located in the Aurès Mountains (part of theAtlas Mountains), at 1,048 m (3,438 ft) above sea level, Batna has a semi-arid climate withMediterranean influences and an average annual precipitation of 357 mm (14.06 in). Summers are moderately hot (by Saharan standards) and dry and winters are chilly and wetter, with the possibility of snowfall. This climate is described by the Köppen climate classification as BSk
Entertainment
Many entertainment resorts are spread across the town. With regard to sports activities the most important destinations are the 1st November Stadium (Stade du premier Novembre), and Seffouhi Stadium, which is used mainly for soccer clubs and festivals (CAB & MSPB are the biggest teams in the city), in addition to the Scholar Stadium. For cultural activities there is a municipal Cultural House, which is located behind the Prefecture and covers many cultural and educational activities, in addition to the Islamic Cultural Center in the heart of the city and the Youth House in Cite Ennaser. For children, an attraction park is located in Kechida, which is approximately a ten minute drive from the downtown area. However, this park is undergoing maintenance for few years.
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