Tiaret (Arabic: ولاية تيارت) is a province (wilaya) of Algeria. The capital is Tiaret.
Tiaret Province
ولاية تيارت | |
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Coordinates: 35°23′N 01°20′E / 35.383°N 1.333°E | |
Country | Algeria |
Capital | Tiaret |
Area | |
• Total | 20,673 km2 (7,982 sq mi) |
Population (2008)[1] | |
• Total | 842,063 |
• Density | 41/km2 (110/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01 (CET) |
Area Code | +213 (0) 46 |
ISO 3166 code | DZ-14 |
Districts | 14 |
Municipalities | 42 |
The National Stud Farm of Chaouchaoua is located in the province of Tiaret.
The province was created from El Asnam department and Tiaret department in 1974. In 1984 Tissemsilt Province was carved out of its territory.
The province is divided into 14 districts (daïras), which are further divided into 42 communes or municipalities.