Babar, Algeria

Babar بابار
Municipality
Commune of Babar
Location of Babar, Algeria within Khenchela Province
Country	Algeria
Province	Khenchela
District	Babar (coextensive)
Government
• PMA Seats	11
Area
• Total	4,037 km2 (1,559 sq mi)
Elevation	1,207 m (3,960 ft)
Population  (1998)
• Total	28,182
• Density	7.0/km2 (18/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01 (CET)
Postal code	40340
ONS code	4013

Babar is a municipality in Khenchela Province, Algeria. It coextensive with Babar district and has a population of 28,182, which gives it 11 seats in the PMA. Its postal code is 40340 and its municipal code is 4013.

History

Babar () in Amazigh means the Lion's Gate : Bab the Gate Ar Lion. It is the opening to the berberian lion Atlasien Lion territory, to Sheshar (Chechar) and Seiar (Seïar).