Touggourt
AlgeriaDZ
City in Algeria
Touggourt is a city and commune, former sultanate and capital of Touggourt District, in Touggourt Province, Algeria, built next to an oasis in the Sahara. As of the 2008 census, the commune had a population of 39,409 people, up from 32,940 in 1998, and an annual growth rate of 1.8%. Touggourt's urban area includes the communes of Nezla, Tebesbest and Zaouia El Abidia, for a total population of 146,108.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 143,270
- Coordinates
- 33.105, 6.058
- Timezone
- Africa/Algiers
- Elevation
- 80 m
Overview of Touggourt
In Algeria, Touggourt stands out as a mid-sized city. With 143,270 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards culture, nature and nightlife.
Things to do in Touggourt
Culture in Touggourt
(3)Touggourt's culture entries include Fountains, Mosques and Religious Sites. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Touggourt. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nature in Touggourt
(3)Nature in Touggourt covers Desert, Parks and Scenic Roads. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Touggourt's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Touggourt
(3)Nightlife lovers get Clubs, Festival and Wine Bars. All of it is drawn from Touggourt's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Touggourt
(3)The water sports shortlist for Touggourt: Jet Skiing, Swimming and Water Skiing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Touggourt. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Touggourt
(1)Family lovers get Playgrounds. Everything listed here comes from what Touggourt is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Sports in Touggourt
(1)For sports, expect Biking. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Touggourt's own activity tags.
Wellness in Touggourt
(1)Looking for wellness? Touggourt has Hammam. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Touggourt's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Touggourt
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 Touggourt. The local time zone is Africa/Algiers.
Similar destinations
Places near Touggourt that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Touggourt known for?
- Touggourt is mainly a destination for culture, nature and nightlife, set in Algeria with around 143,270 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Touggourt?
- You can plan around Fountains, Mosques, Religious Sites, Desert and Parks in Touggourt. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Touggourt?
- 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 Touggourt located?
- Administratively, Touggourt sits in Algeria — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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