Ain Tarik District


Ain Tarik is a district located in the southeast of Relizane Province, Algeria. The District of Ain Tarik consists of two municipalities: Ain Tarik and Had Chakkala. According to a population census from 2002, the district exceeded 19,000 people. The district covers 322 km2.

Geography

The district is bordered by Ammi Moussa District to the north and west, Ramka District to the east, as well as Tiaret Province and Tissemsilt Province to the south and southeast.
Ain Tarik is surrounded by Bourokba and El-Aria mountains from the east, Ouled Bouriah mountains from the west, and El-Aria and Malouia from the south. The river Oued Rhiou flows northward into Chlef river. The district occupies 322 km2.

Climate

Ain Tarik region enjoys a Mediterranean Climate which is warm, dry summers and mild, rainy winters with snow at upper elevations. In the summer, the temperature may reach 40 degrees Celsius with hot and dry winds blowing in from the Sahara desert. In winter, temperatures may reach freezing point. Annual precipitation ranges from 250 mm to 500 mm.

Education

There are many elementary schools within Ain Tarik District. Furthermore, there are three secondary schools and one high school.
Secondary schools: Mohamed Boudiaf, Rabeh Douis, Malek Bennabi
High school: Mohamed Bendjamaa
Professional and technical training center - CFPA

Municipalities

Ain Tarik District consists of two municipalities: