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Bir Mourad Raïs

Commune in Algiers Province, Algeria
Bir Mourad Raïs / Birmendreïs
بير مراد رايس
The townhall
The townhall
Nickname: 
Birmendreis
Motto(s): 
"From the people, for the people"
Location of Bir Mourad Raïs in Algiers Province
Location of Bir Mourad Raïs in Algiers Province
Bir Mourad Raïs / Birmendreïs is located in Algeria
Bir Mourad Raïs / Birmendreïs
Bir Mourad Raïs / Birmendreïs
Location of Bir Mourad Raïs in Algeria
Coordinates: 36°44′06′′N 3°02′42′′E / 36.735°N 03.045°E / 36.735; 03.045
Country  Algeria
Province Algiers Province
District Bir Mourad Raïs
APC2012-2017
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • Mayor Abdelhamid Habik (RND)
Area
 • Land4.22 km2 (1.63 sq mi)
Population
 (2008[1] )
 • Total
45,345
 • Density10,745.3/km2 (27,830/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
Postal code
16005
ISO 3166 code CP

Bir Mourad Raïs (Arabic: بئر مراد رايس), formerly Birmendreïs, is a town in Algiers Province, Algeria. The town is named in honor of the famous Ottoman admiral Murat Raïs. It is the birthplace of French Marxist philosopher Louis Althusser, and Ali Haroun, Member of the High Council of State (1992–1994). As of 2008[update] , its population was 45,345.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Algeria: Administrative Division (Provinces and Communes)". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 26 December 2014.
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Draria District
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Bir Mourad Raïs District
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Hussein Dey District
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El Harrach District
Baraki District
Dar El Beïda District
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