Naciria is a district in Boumerdès Province, Algeria. It was named after its capital, Naciria.
Naciria District
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Province | Boumerdès |
District seat | Naciria |
Population (1998) | |
• Total | 43,664 |
Time zone | UTC+01 (CET) |
Municipalities | 2 |
Municipalities
editThe district is further divided into 2 municipalities:
The historic name of Naciria is Laaziv zaamoum, situated in the state of Boumerdes (Algeria).
History
editFrench conquest
edit- Expedition of the Col des Beni Aïcha (1837)
- First Battle of the Issers (1837)
- Battle of the Col des Beni Aïcha (1871)
Algerian Revolution
editSalafist terrorism
edit- 2008 Naciria bombing (2 January 2008)