Béchar is located in the northwestern region of Algeria roughly 58 kilometres (36 mi) south of the Moroccan border.
Béchar lies at an elevation of 747 metres (2,451 ft) on the banks of Oued Béchar, which runs … See more

Agriculture is an important industry in Béchar. The commune has a total of 8,384 hectares (20,720 acres) of arable land, of which 5,100 hectares (13,000 acres) is irrigated. There are a total of 109,000 date palms planted … See more

98% of Béchar's population is connected to drinking water, 95% is connected to the sewerage system, and 99% (including 33,180 houses) have access to electricity. There are 6 fuel service stations in the town. … See more

The main road through Béchar is the N6 highway; it connects to Mecheria, Saida, Mascara and Oran to the north, and to Adrar and Timiaouine to the south. There is a total length of 207.5 kilometres (128.9 mi) of roads in th… See more

The city is home to the University of Béchar.
There are 68 elementary schools in Béchar, with 777 classrooms including 581 in use. There are a total of 33,511 school students.
8.3% of the population has a tertiary education, … See more