Illizi
Illizi
إيليزي | |
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Map of the Tassili n’Ajjer, Illizi is located in the center of the map | |
Location of Illizi Commune within Illizi Province | |
| Coordinates: 26°30′18″N 8°28′56″E / 26.50500°N 8.48222°E | |
| Country | Algeria |
| Province | Illizi Province |
| District | Illizi District |
| Government | |
| • PMA Seats | 11 |
| Area | |
• Total | 75,945 km2 (29,323 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 567 m (1,860 ft) |
| Population (2008) | |
• Total | 17,252 |
| • Density | 0.23/km2 (0.59/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01 (CET) |
| Postal code | 37000 |
| ONS code | 3301 |
Illizi (Amazigh language: Ilizi) is an Algerian town and commune, coextensive with Illizi District, situated in the south-eastern part of Algeria, and capital of Illizi Province. According to the 2008 census it is the largest commune by population in the province, with a population of 17,252, up from 10,163 in 1998, and an annual population growth rate of 5.5%, the highest in the province. It is one of the gates to the Tassili N'Ajjer National Park with caves and partly enclosed rock shelters containing prehistoric drawings dating from 6000 years BC. There are a hotel and two camping sites, as well as many local tourist agencies. During French colonial rule, the town was called Fort Polignac (1909–1962).
- Public Services Directorate of Illizi
- Ibn Badis School Illizi
- Street scene in a residential area, Illizi
- Boutique in Illizi
- Illizi. The text's translation: "I love Nature, therefore I protect it".
- Natural areas in the nearby Tassili n'Ajjer Mountains
