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Lahmar

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Lahmar اﻻﺣﻤﺮ
Commune and town
	Location of Lahmar commune within Béchar Province
	Lahmar Location of Lahmar within Algeria
	Coordinates: 31°55′53″N 2°15′30″W / 31.93139°N 2.25833°W
Country	Algeria
Province	Béchar Province
District	Lahmar District
Area
• Total	820 km2 (320 sq mi)
Elevation	939 m (3,081 ft)
Population (2008)
• Total	1,961
• Density	2.4/km2 (6.2/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)

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Lahmar (Arabic: اﻻﺣﻤﺮ) is a town and commune, and capital of Lahmar District, in Béchar Province, western Algeria. According to the 2008 census its population is 1,969,^[1] up from 1,404 in 1998,^[2] and its population growth rate is 3.5%, the highest in the province.^[1] The commune covers an area of 820 square kilometres (320 sq mi).^[3]

Geography

Lahmar lies at an altitude of 939 metres (3,081 ft) on a rocky plain with scattered higher mountains to the east. One prominent range of hills is just to the east, and separates Lahmar from the nearby locality of Sfissifa.

Climate

Lahmar has a hot desert climate, with very hot summers and cool winters, and very little precipitation throughout the year. Winter nights can be quite chilly due to Lahmar's altitude.

Climate data for Lahmar
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	14.9 (58.8)	18.1 (64.6)	21 (70)	25.4 (77.7)	30.6 (87.1)	34.4 (93.9)	39.1 (102.4)	38.1 (100.6)	33.0 (91.4)	26.2 (79.2)	19.5 (67.1)	15.5 (59.9)	26.3 (79.4)
Daily mean °C (°F)	8.3 (46.9)	11.0 (51.8)	14.1 (57.4)	18.1 (64.6)	23.4 (74.1)	27.2 (81.0)	31.4 (88.5)	30.8 (87.4)	26.0 (78.8)	19.7 (67.5)	13.3 (55.9)	8.9 (48.0)	19.4 (66.8)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	1.7 (35.1)	3.9 (39.0)	7.3 (45.1)	10.9 (51.6)	16.2 (61.2)	20.0 (68.0)	23.8 (74.8)	23.6 (74.5)	19.0 (66.2)	13.2 (55.8)	7.1 (44.8)	2.3 (36.1)	12.4 (54.4)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	12 (0.5)	11 (0.4)	14 (0.6)	12 (0.5)	8 (0.3)	4 (0.2)	1 (0.0)	4 (0.2)	10 (0.4)	17 (0.7)	18 (0.7)	16 (0.6)	127 (5.1)
Source: climate-data.org^[4]

Economy

Agriculture is the main industry in Lahmar. The commune has a total of 2,371 hectares (5,860 acres) of arable land, of which 930 hectares (2,300 acres) is irrigated.^[5] There are a total of 57,000 date palms planted in the commune.^[6] As of 2009 there were 8,430 sheep, 2,003 goats, and 80 cattle, the highest number of cattle for any commune in the province. There were also 106,800 chickens in 3 buildings, and 165 bee hives.^[7]

Infrastructure and housing

100% of Lahmar's population is connected to drinking water,^[8] 100% are connected to the sewerage system,^[9] and 99% (including 562 buildings) have access to electricity.^[10] There are no fuel service stations in the town; the nearest is in Béchar.^[11]

Lahmar has a total of 607 houses, of which 361 are occupied, giving an occupation rate of 5.5 inhabitants per occupied building. This is the lowest such rate in Béchar Province.^[12]

Transportation

A local road leads to the provincial capital of Béchar, 30 kilometres (19 mi) to the south.^[13] Other tracks lead 25 kilometres (16 mi) north to the town of Mogheul, and 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) west to the town of Boukaïs.

There is a total length of 39.4 kilometres (24.5 mi) of roads in the commune.^[14]

Education

There are 2 elementary schools, with 11 classrooms including 9 in use.^[15] There are a total of 539 school students.^[16]

3.3% of the population has a tertiary education, and another 16.3% has competed secondary education.^[17] The overall literacy rate is 88.1%, and is 92.7% among males and 83.2% among females - all the highest in the province.^[18]

Health

Lahmar has a polyclinic, a room care facility and a maternity ward. The nearest hospital is in Béchar.^[19]

Religion

Lahmar has 3 operational mosques, with another 1 under construction.^[20]

Localities

Lahmar consists of two localities:^[21]

Lahmar
Sfissifa

Sfissifa is 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) east of Lahmar.^[22]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Population: Béchar Wilaya" (PDF) (in French). Office National des Statistiques Algérie. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 May 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ "Algeria Communes". Statoids. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
^ "Population, Area and Density per Commune" (in French). Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ "Climate data for: Lahmar". climate-data.org. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
^ "Distribution of Agricultural Land" (in French). Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar. Archived from the original on 10 July 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ "Plant Productions" (in French). Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar. Archived from the original on 20 August 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ "Animal Production" (in French). Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar. Archived from the original on 20 August 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ "Drinking Water" (in French). Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar. Archived from the original on 9 July 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ "Sewerage Networks" (in French). Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar. Archived from the original on 10 July 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ "Electrification" (in French). Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar. Archived from the original on 9 July 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ "Fuel Distribution" (in French). Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar. Archived from the original on 10 July 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ "Housing" (in French). Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 9 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ "Presentation" (in French). Site Officiel de la Wilaya de Béchar. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ "Density Kilometres" (in French). Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar. Archived from the original on 29 April 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ "School Infrastructure" (in French). Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar. Archived from the original on 29 April 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ "Number of Pupils" (in French). Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 9 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ "Structure relative de la population résidente des ménages ordinaires et collectifs âgée de 6 ans et plus selon le niveau d'instruction et la commune de résidence" (PDF) (in French). Office National des Statistiques Algérie. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 May 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ "Taux d'analphabétisme et taux d'alphabétisation de la population âgée de 15 ans et plus, selon le sexe et la commune de résidence " (PDF) (in French). Office National des Statistiques Algérie. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 May 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ "Health Facilities by Commune" (in French). Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar. Archived from the original on 29 April 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ "Mosques and Koranic Rooms" (in French). Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 9 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ Journal officiel de la République Algérienne, 19 December 1984. Décret n° 84-365, fixant la composition, la consistance et les limites territoriale des communes. Wilaya de Béchar, page 1489 Archived 2013-10-21 at the Wayback Machine (in French).
^ "Souissifa, Algeria". Google Maps. Retrieved 11 March 2013.

Neighbouring towns and cities

[census2008-1] "Population: Béchar Wilaya" (PDF) (in French). Office National des Statistiques Algérie. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 May 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[2] "Algeria Communes". Statoids. Retrieved 9 March 2013.

[area-3] "Population, Area and Density per Commune" (in French). Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[4] "Climate data for: Lahmar". climate-data.org. Retrieved 11 March 2013.

[5] "Distribution of Agricultural Land" (in French). Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar. Archived from the original on 10 July 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[6] "Plant Productions" (in French). Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar. Archived from the original on 20 August 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[7] "Animal Production" (in French). Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar. Archived from the original on 20 August 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[8] "Drinking Water" (in French). Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar. Archived from the original on 9 July 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[9] "Sewerage Networks" (in French). Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar. Archived from the original on 10 July 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[10] "Electrification" (in French). Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar. Archived from the original on 9 July 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[11] "Fuel Distribution" (in French). Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar. Archived from the original on 10 July 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[12] "Housing" (in French). Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 9 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[distances-13] "Presentation" (in French). Site Officiel de la Wilaya de Béchar. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[14] "Density Kilometres" (in French). Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar. Archived from the original on 29 April 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[15] "School Infrastructure" (in French). Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar. Archived from the original on 29 April 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[16] "Number of Pupils" (in French). Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 9 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[17] "Structure relative de la population résidente des ménages ordinaires et collectifs âgée de 6 ans et plus selon le niveau d'instruction et la commune de résidence" (PDF) (in French). Office National des Statistiques Algérie. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 May 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[18] "Taux d'analphabétisme et taux d'alphabétisation de la population âgée de 15 ans et plus, selon le sexe et la commune de résidence " (PDF) (in French). Office National des Statistiques Algérie. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 May 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[19] "Health Facilities by Commune" (in French). Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar. Archived from the original on 29 April 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[20] "Mosques and Koranic Rooms" (in French). Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 9 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[21] Journal officiel de la République Algérienne, 19 December 1984. Décret n° 84-365, fixant la composition, la consistance et les limites territoriale des communes. Wilaya de Béchar, page 1489 Archived 2013-10-21 at the Wayback Machine (in French).

[22] "Souissifa, Algeria". Google Maps. Retrieved 11 March 2013.

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-'''Lahmar''' ({{lang-ar|<big>اﻻﺣﻤﺮ</big>}}) is a town and [[Communes of Algeria|commune]], and capital of [[Lahmar District]], in [[Béchar Province]], western [[Algeria]]. According to the 2008 census its population is 1,969,<ref name="census2008">{{cite web|title=Population: Béchar Wilaya|url=http://www.ons.dz/collections/w08_p1.pdf|publisher=Office National des Statistiques Algérie|accessdate=13 February 2013|language=French}}</ref> up from 1,404 in 1998,<ref>{{cite web|title=Algeria Communes|url=http://www.statoids.com/ydz.html|publisher=Statoids|accessdate=9 March 2013}}</ref> and its population growth rate is 3.5%, the highest in the province.<ref name="census2008"/>  The commune covers an area of {{convert|820|km2}}.<ref name="area">{{cite web|title=Population, Area and Density per Commune|url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/1.htm|publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar|accessdate=16 March 2013|language=French}}</ref>
+'''Lahmar''' ({{lang-ar|<big>اﻻﺣﻤﺮ</big>}}) is a town and [[Communes of Algeria|commune]], and capital of [[Lahmar District]], in [[Béchar Province]], western [[Algeria]]. According to the 2008 census its population is 1,969,<ref name="census2008">{{cite web|title=Population: Béchar Wilaya |url=http://www.ons.dz/collections/w08_p1.pdf |publisher=Office National des Statistiques Algérie |accessdate=13 February 2013 |language=French |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130516051941/http://www.ons.dz/collections/w08_p1.pdf |archivedate=16 May 2013 |df= }}</ref> up from 1,404 in 1998,<ref>{{cite web|title=Algeria Communes|url=http://www.statoids.com/ydz.html|publisher=Statoids|accessdate=9 March 2013}}</ref> and its population growth rate is 3.5%, the highest in the province.<ref name="census2008"/>  The commune covers an area of {{convert|820|km2}}.<ref name="area">{{cite web|title=Population, Area and Density per Commune |url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/1.htm |publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar |accessdate=16 March 2013 |language=French |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222191634/http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/1.htm |archivedate=22 February 2014 |df= }}</ref>
 ==Geography==
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 ==Economy==
-[[Agriculture]] is the main industry in Lahmar. The commune has a total of {{convert|2,371|ha}} of [[arable land]], of which {{convert|930|ha}} is [[irrigated]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Distribution of Agricultural Land|url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/10.htm|publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar|accessdate=9 March 2013|language=French}}</ref> There are a total of 57,000 [[date palms]] planted in the commune.<ref>{{cite web|title=Plant Productions|url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/14.htm|publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar|accessdate=9 March 2013|language=French}}</ref> As of 2009 there were 8,430 [[sheep]], 2,003 [[goats]], and 80 [[cattle]], the highest number of cattle for any commune in the province. There were also 106,800 [[chickens]] in 3 buildings, and 165 bee hives.<ref>{{cite web|title=Animal Production|url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/14.htm|publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar|accessdate=9 March 2013|language=French}}</ref>
+[[Agriculture]] is the main industry in Lahmar. The commune has a total of {{convert|2,371|ha}} of [[arable land]], of which {{convert|930|ha}} is [[irrigated]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Distribution of Agricultural Land |url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/10.htm |publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar |accessdate=9 March 2013 |language=French |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140710020333/http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/10.htm |archivedate=10 July 2014 |df= }}</ref> There are a total of 57,000 [[date palms]] planted in the commune.<ref>{{cite web|title=Plant Productions |url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/14.htm |publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar |accessdate=9 March 2013 |language=French |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140820030513/http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/14.htm |archivedate=20 August 2014 |df= }}</ref> As of 2009 there were 8,430 [[sheep]], 2,003 [[goats]], and 80 [[cattle]], the highest number of cattle for any commune in the province. There were also 106,800 [[chickens]] in 3 buildings, and 165 bee hives.<ref>{{cite web|title=Animal Production |url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/14.htm |publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar |accessdate=9 March 2013 |language=French |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140820030513/http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/14.htm |archivedate=20 August 2014 |df= }}</ref>
 ==Infrastructure and housing==
-% of Lahmar's population is connected to drinking water,<ref>{{cite web|title=Drinking Water|url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/24.htm|publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar|accessdate=9 March 2013|language=French}}</ref> 100% are connected to the sewerage system,<ref>{{cite web|title=Sewerage Networks|url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/25.htm|publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar|accessdate=9 March 2013|language=French}}</ref> and 99% (including 562 buildings) have access to electricity.<ref>{{cite web|title=Electrification|url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/29.htm|publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar|accessdate=9 March 2013|language=French}}</ref> There are no fuel service stations in the town; the nearest is in Béchar.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fuel Distribution|url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/30.htm|publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar|accessdate=9 March 2013|language=French}}</ref>
+% of Lahmar's population is connected to drinking water,<ref>{{cite web|title=Drinking Water |url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/24.htm |publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar |accessdate=9 March 2013 |language=French |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140709085413/http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/24.htm |archivedate= 9 July 2014 |df= }}</ref> 100% are connected to the sewerage system,<ref>{{cite web|title=Sewerage Networks |url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/25.htm |publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar |accessdate=9 March 2013 |language=French |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140710015740/http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/25.htm |archivedate=10 July 2014 |df= }}</ref> and 99% (including 562 buildings) have access to electricity.<ref>{{cite web|title=Electrification |url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/29.htm |publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar |accessdate=9 March 2013 |language=French |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140709083904/http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/29.htm |archivedate= 9 July 2014 |df= }}</ref> There are no fuel service stations in the town; the nearest is in Béchar.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fuel Distribution |url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/30.htm |publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar |accessdate=9 March 2013 |language=French |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140710020359/http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/30.htm |archivedate=10 July 2014 |df= }}</ref>
-Lahmar has a total of 607 houses, of which 361 are occupied, giving an occupation rate of 5.5 inhabitants per occupied building. This is the lowest such rate in Béchar Province.<ref>{{cite web|title=Housing|url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/65.htm|publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar|accessdate=9 March 2013|language=French}}</ref>
+Lahmar has a total of 607 houses, of which 361 are occupied, giving an occupation rate of 5.5 inhabitants per occupied building. This is the lowest such rate in Béchar Province.<ref>{{cite web|title=Housing |url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/65.htm |publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar |accessdate=9 March 2013 |language=French |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304033047/http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/65.htm |archivedate= 4 March 2016 |df= }}</ref>
 ==Transportation==
-A local road leads to the provincial capital of [[Béchar]], {{convert|30|km|mi}} to the south.<ref name="distances">{{cite web|url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/Presentation1.htm|title=Presentation|publisher=Site Officiel de la Wilaya de Béchar|language=French|accessdate=19 February 2013}}</ref> Other tracks lead {{convert|25|km|mi}} north to the town of [[Mogheul]], and {{convert|13|km|mi}} west to the town of [[Boukaïs]].
+A local road leads to the provincial capital of [[Béchar]], {{convert|30|km|mi}} to the south.<ref name="distances">{{cite web|url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/Presentation1.htm |title=Presentation |publisher=Site Officiel de la Wilaya de Béchar |language=French |accessdate=19 February 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130216230918/http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/Presentation1.htm |archivedate=16 February 2013 |df= }}</ref> Other tracks lead {{convert|25|km|mi}} north to the town of [[Mogheul]], and {{convert|13|km|mi}} west to the town of [[Boukaïs]].
-There is a total length of {{convert|39.4|km|mi}} of roads in the commune.<ref>{{cite web|title=Density Kilometres|url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/90.htm|publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar|accessdate=9 March 2013|language=French}}</ref>
+There is a total length of {{convert|39.4|km|mi}} of roads in the commune.<ref>{{cite web|title=Density Kilometres |url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/90.htm |publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar |accessdate=9 March 2013 |language=French |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140429185650/http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/90.htm |archivedate=29 April 2014 |df= }}</ref>
 ==Education==
-There are 2 elementary schools, with 11 classrooms including 9 in use.<ref>{{cite web|title=School Infrastructure|url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/55.htm|publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar|accessdate=9 March 2013|language=French}}</ref> There are a total of 539 school students.<ref>{{cite web|title=Number of Pupils|url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/36.htm|publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar|accessdate=9 March 2013|language=French}}</ref>
+There are 2 elementary schools, with 11 classrooms including 9 in use.<ref>{{cite web|title=School Infrastructure |url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/55.htm |publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar |accessdate=9 March 2013 |language=French |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140429191848/http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/55.htm |archivedate=29 April 2014 |df= }}</ref> There are a total of 539 school students.<ref>{{cite web|title=Number of Pupils |url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/36.htm |publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar |accessdate=9 March 2013 |language=French |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304033043/http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/36.htm |archivedate= 4 March 2016 |df= }}</ref>
-.3% of the population has a tertiary education, and another 16.3% has competed secondary education.<ref>{{cite web|title=Structure relative de la population résidente des ménages ordinaires et collectifs âgée de 6 ans et plus selon le niveau d'instruction et la commune de résidence.|url=http://www.ons.dz/collections/w08_p6.pdf|publisher=Office National des Statistiques Algérie|accessdate=13 February 2013|language=French}}</ref> The overall literacy rate is 88.1%, and is 92.7% among males and 83.2% among females - all the highest in the province.<ref>{{cite web|title=Taux d'analphabétisme et taux d'alphabétisation de la population âgée de 15 ans et plus, selon le sexe et la commune de résidence .|url=http://www.ons.dz/collections/w08_p10.pdf|publisher=Office National des Statistiques Algérie|accessdate=13 February 2013|language=French}}</ref>
+.3% of the population has a tertiary education, and another 16.3% has competed secondary education.<ref>{{cite web|title=Structure relative de la population résidente des ménages ordinaires et collectifs âgée de 6 ans et plus selon le niveau d'instruction et la commune de résidence. |url=http://www.ons.dz/collections/w08_p6.pdf |publisher=Office National des Statistiques Algérie |accessdate=13 February 2013 |language=French |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130517001417/http://www.ons.dz/collections/w08_p6.pdf |archivedate=17 May 2013 |df= }}</ref> The overall literacy rate is 88.1%, and is 92.7% among males and 83.2% among females - all the highest in the province.<ref>{{cite web|title=Taux d'analphabétisme et taux d'alphabétisation de la population âgée de 15 ans et plus, selon le sexe et la commune de résidence . |url=http://www.ons.dz/collections/w08_p10.pdf |publisher=Office National des Statistiques Algérie |accessdate=13 February 2013 |language=French |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130516051406/http://www.ons.dz/collections/w08_p10.pdf |archivedate=16 May 2013 |df= }}</ref>
 ==Health==
-Lahmar has a polyclinic, a room care facility and a maternity ward. The nearest hospital is in Béchar.<ref>{{cite web|title=Health Facilities by Commune|url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/55.htm|publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar|accessdate=9 March 2013|language=French}}</ref>
+Lahmar has a polyclinic, a room care facility and a maternity ward. The nearest hospital is in Béchar.<ref>{{cite web|title=Health Facilities by Commune |url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/55.htm |publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar |accessdate=9 March 2013 |language=French |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140429191848/http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/55.htm |archivedate=29 April 2014 |df= }}</ref>
 ==Religion==
-Lahmar has 3 operational [[mosques]], with another 1 under construction.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mosques and Koranic Rooms|url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/76.htm|publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar|accessdate=9 March 2013|language=French}}</ref>
+Lahmar has 3 operational [[mosques]], with another 1 under construction.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mosques and Koranic Rooms |url=http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/76.htm |publisher=Official Website of the Wilaya of Bechar |accessdate=9 March 2013 |language=French |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304032551/http://www.wilaya-bechar.gov.dz/76.htm |archivedate= 4 March 2016 |df= }}</ref>
 ==Localities==
-Lahmar consists of two localities:<ref>[http://www.joradp.dz/HEN/Index.htm Journal officiel de la République Algérienne], 19 December 1984. Décret n° 84-365, fixant la composition, la consistance et les limites territoriale des communes. Wilaya de Béchar, [http://www.joradp.dz/JO8499/1984/067/FP1489.pdf page 1489] (in French).</ref>
+Lahmar consists of two localities:<ref>[http://www.joradp.dz/HEN/Index.htm Journal officiel de la République Algérienne], 19 December 1984. Décret n° 84-365, fixant la composition, la consistance et les limites territoriale des communes. Wilaya de Béchar, [http://www.joradp.dz/JO8499/1984/067/FP1489.pdf page 1489] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021032641/http://www.joradp.dz/JO8499/1984/067/FP1489.pdf |date=2013-10-21 }} (in French).</ref>
 *Lahmar
 *[[Sfissifa, Béchar|Sfissifa]]

v t e Béchar Province
Capital: Béchar
Béchar District	Béchar Benzireg
Abadla District	Erg Ferradj Hammaguir Abadla Méchraâ Houari Boumédienne
Béni Abbès District	Béni Abbès Ougarta Zerhamra Tamtert Béchir Idigh Marhouma
Béni Ounif District	Béni Ounif Fendi Zoubia
El Ouata District	El Ouata Aguedal Ammas Bouhadid El Beïda El Maffa
Igli District	Igli Mazzer
Kénadsa District	Kénadsa Méridja
Kerzaz District	Kerzaz Zaouia el Kbira Béni Ikhlef Guerzim Timoudi Boutarfaya
Lahmar District	Lahmar Sfissifa Boukaïs Mogheul El Menabha
Ouled Khodeïr District	Ouled Khoudir El Ksar Meslila Ouled Rafaa Ksabi Bent Cherk Hassi Abdallah Timgharine
Tabelbala District	Tabelbala
Taghit District	Taghit Berrabi Bakhti Zaouia Foukania