# Bordj Bou Arreridj

> city in Algeria

**Wikidata**: [Q544733](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q544733)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bordj_Bou_Arréridj)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/bordj-bou-arreridj

## Summary
Bordj Bou Arreridj is a city in Algeria, serving as the capital of both Bordj Bou Arreridj Province and District, with a population of approximately 168,346 people as of the 2008 census.

## Key Facts
- Instance of: city and commune of Algeria
- Country: Algeria (preferred) with historical connection to France until 1962
- Area: 81.10 square kilometres
- Population: 168,346 (2008 census data)
- Coordinates: 36.066666666667 latitude, 4.7666666666667 longitude
- Elevation: 928 metres above sea level
- Postal code: 34000
- Native label: برج بوعريريج (Arabic script: ⴱⵓⵔⴵ ⴱⵓ ⵄⵔⵉⵔⵉⴵ)
- Also known as: Harkis
- Located in: Bordj Bou Arreridj District
- Shares border with: Hasnaoua
- Wikipedia languages: Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Cebuano, Danish, German, Greek, English, Esperanto, Spanish, Basque, Persian, Finnish, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kabyle, Korean, Lithuanian, Malay, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Punjabi, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Simple English, Swedish, Swahili, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Vietnamese, Waray, Chinese, and Chinese Min Nan
- Sitelink count: 44
- Image: "Άποψη του κέντρου του Μπορτζ Μπου Αρερίτζ" (center view of the city)

## FAQs
- **What is the capital of Bordj Bou Arreridj Province?** The city serves as the capital of both Bordj Bou Arreridj Province and Bordj Bou Arreridj District.
- **What is the population of Bordj Bou Arreridj?** The city had a population of 168,346 according to the 2008 census.
- **What is the elevation above sea level?** The city is situated at 928 metres above sea level.
- **What is the postal code for Bordj Bou Arreridj?** The postal code is 34000.
- **What languages are represented on Wikipedia for this city?** Wikipedia has articles in 43 different languages including Arabic, English, French, Spanish, and many others.
- **What is the area of Bordj Bou Arreridj?** The city covers an area of 81.10 square kilometres.

## Why It Matters
Bordj Bou Arreridj serves as an administrative and economic center for the surrounding region in Algeria. As the capital of both the province and district, it plays a crucial role in governance and local administration. The city's strategic location and infrastructure support regional development and serve as a hub for the approximately 168,346 residents. Its significance extends beyond local administration, as it represents a key urban center in the northern part of Algeria, contributing to the country's urban landscape and economic activities.

## Notable For
- Serves as the capital of both Bordj Bou Arreridj Province and District
- Has a population of 168,346 according to the 2008 census
- Is situated at an elevation of 928 meters above sea level
- Covers an area of 81.10 square kilometres
- Features a distinctive urban center shown in the city image
- Uses the postal code 34000
- Is represented in 43 different languages on Wikipedia

## Body
### General Information
Bordj Bou Arreridj is a city located in Algeria, functioning as both the provincial and district capital of the same name. The city has a population of 168,346 residents according to the 2008 census, with an area covering 81.10 square kilometres. It is situated at coordinates 36.066666666667 latitude and 4.7666666666667 longitude, at an elevation of 928 meters above sea level.

### Administrative Classification
The city is classified as a commune of Algeria and serves as the capital of both Bordj Bou Arreridj Province and Bordj Bou Arreridj District. It is located within the Bordj Bou Arreridj District itself. The city shares a border with Hasnaoua, another nearby settlement.

### Geographic and Demographic Details
Geographically, Bordj Bou Arreridj is positioned in the northern part of Algeria. The city's urban center is depicted in the associated image showing a view of the city center. The city uses the postal code 34000 for its postal services. The population data indicates a significant urban population, with the 2008 census providing the most recent demographic information.

### Cultural and Linguistic Context
The city has cultural significance as it appears in Wikipedia articles across 43 different languages, including Arabic, English, French, Spanish, and many others. The native label for the city is "برج بوعريريج" in Arabic script, reflecting its cultural identity within Algeria.

### Administrative Identifiers
The city has multiple administrative identifiers including:
- GND ID: 4258273-8
- VIAF ID: 129219571
- Freebase ID: 1865873
- IDREF ID: 187459290
- SNARC ID: Cuxhaven
- EL MOUDJAHID TOPIC ID: bordj-bou-arreridj
- GNS UNIQUE FEATURE ID: -462160
- OpenStreetMap Node ID: 291964008
- INATURALIST PLACE ID: 15571

### References and External Links
The city has references to multiple external sources including:
- Wikipedia page: Bordj Bou Arreridj
- City population data: http://citypopulation.de/en/algeria/admin/34/3401__bordj_bou_arreridj/
- Inaturalist place data: https://www.inaturalist.org/places/inaturalist-places.csv.zip
- Various language Wikipedia articles

### Related Entities
The city is connected to several related entities:
- It is part of the Bordj Bou Arreridj Province administrative structure
- It shares borders with Hasnaoua
- It has category associations including people born in the city and associated people from the city
- It appears in various knowledge bases including Wikidata, KBPedia, and others

### Media and Visual Representation
The city has visual representations including:
- A center view image showing the urban landscape
- A locator map image indicating its position within the province
- Multiple Wikimedia Commons entries and references

### Language and Cultural Representation
The city's cultural representation extends across multiple languages and knowledge systems, with references in various academic and digital platforms. The city appears in multiple language Wikipedia articles and is categorized in various knowledge systems.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. [Bordj Bou Arreridj (Province Capital, Bordj Bou Arreridj, Algeria) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location](http://citypopulation.de/en/algeria/admin/34/3401__bordj_bou_arreridj/)
4. [iNaturalist](https://www.inaturalist.org/places/inaturalist-places.csv.zip)
5. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File
6. KBpedia