Commune de Birkhadem
Birkhadem or Bir Khadem is a commune in Algiers Province and a suburb of the city of Algiers in northern Algeria. As of the 2008 census, it had a population of 77,749.Places of Interest
Highlights include El Mouradia Palace and Ben Aknoun Zoo.
El Mouradia Palace
Public building
Photo: U.S. Department of State, Public domain.
El Mouradia Palace is the office and residence of the president of Algeria. It is located in the neighborhood of El Mouradia on the hills overlooking Algiers. "El Mouradia" is also widely used as a shorthand for the Algerian president's office. El Mouradia Palace is situated 3½ km northeast of Commune de Birkhadem.
Ben Aknoun Zoo
Zoo
Photo: Bachounda, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Ben Aknoun Zoo is situated 3½ km northwest of Commune de Birkhadem.
Draria Nuclear Research Center
NUR Reactor is an open pool research reactor at Centre de Dévéloppement des Techniques Nucléaires in Algiers. Built by INVAP, it is 1MWt and based on RA-6. It achieved first criticality in April 1989.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Algiers and Saoula.
Algiers
Photo: Clapsus, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Algiers is the capital and largest city of Algeria, set along the Mediterranean coast. Known for its striking French colonial architecture, the city reveals layers of history shaped by Ottoman rule, French colonialism and Algerian independence.
Saoula
Suburb
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Saoula is a suburb of the city of Algiers in northern Algeria. It is one of the five municipalities in the Bir Mourad Raïs District. Saoula's name most likely comes from two Arabic words: saha, which means "open place", and oula, which means "first".
Commune de Birkhadem
- Type: Locality
- Location: Bir Mourad Rais, Algiers Province, Algeria, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
36.7167° or 36° 43′ northLongitude
3.0333° or 3° 2′ eastElevation
152 metres (499 feet)Open location code
8F85P28M+M8GeoNames ID
2503846
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