Ouargla
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City in Ouargla Province, Algeria
Ouargla is the capital city of Ouargla Province in the Sahara Desert in southern Algeria. It has a flourishing petroleum industry and hosts one of Algeria's universities, the University of Ouargla. The commune of Ouargla had a population of 133,024 in the 2008 census, up from 112,339 in 1998, and an annual population growth rate of 1.7%. However, including the commune of Rouissat, found in Ouargla's urban area, gives a total population of 191,136.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 133,024
- Coordinates
- 31.949, 5.325
- Timezone
- Africa/Algiers
- Elevation
- 170 m
Overview of Ouargla
Ouargla sits in Algeria and reads as a compact city. Some 133,024 inhabitants call it home. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Travel interests covered here include culture, nature and water sports.
Things to do in Ouargla
Culture in Ouargla
(8)Culture lovers get Ancient Ruins, Churches, Fountains, Mines and Monuments. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ouargla. Altogether 8 options are tagged here.
Nature in Ouargla
(8)Nature in Ouargla covers Countryside, Desert, Islands, Mountains and Nature. In all, 8 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Ouargla's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Ouargla
(5)On the water sports side, Ouargla offers Canoeing, Rafting, Scuba Diving, Water Skiing and Water Sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ouargla. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Ouargla
(4)For wellness, expect Farms, Hammam, Spa and Turkish Baths. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Ouargla's own activity tags.
Adventure in Ouargla
(3)The adventure shortlist for Ouargla: Abseiling, Off Road Trails and Shooting Ranges. All of it is drawn from Ouargla's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in Ouargla
(3)Ouargla's nightlife entries include Events, Festival and Music. All of it is drawn from Ouargla's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Ouargla
(2)Our data lists Biking and Running as sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Ouargla's own activity tags.
More to do in Ouargla
(1)Other activities in Ouargla covers Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Ouargla's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Ouargla
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Algeria; once there, walking covers most of Ouargla. The local time zone is Africa/Algiers.
Similar destinations
Places near Ouargla that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ouargla known for?
- Ouargla is mainly a destination for culture, nature and water sports, set in Algeria with around 133,024 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Ouargla?
- You can plan around Ancient Ruins, Churches, Fountains, Mines and Monuments in Ouargla. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Ouargla?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Ouargla located?
- Administratively, Ouargla sits in Algeria — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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