In Amguel

In Amguel عين امقل
Commune and town
Location of In Amguel commune within Tamanrasset Province
In Amguel Location of In Amguel within Algeria
Coordinates: 23°41′37″N 5°9′53″E
Country	Algeria
Province	Tamanrasset Province
District	Tamanrasset District
Area
• Total	93,438 km^2 (36,077 sq mi)
Elevation	1,026 m (3,366 ft)
Population  (2008)[1]
• Total	4,208
• Density	0.045/km^2 (0.12/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
PMA seats (as of 2007)	7
ONS code	1109
Postal code	11100

In Amguel (Arabic: عين امقل, lit. Amguel spring) is a town and commune in Tamanrasset District, Tamanrasset Province, Algeria. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 4,208,^[1] up from 3,030 in 1998,^[2] with an annual growth rate of 3.4%.^[1] Its postal code is 11100 and its municipal code is 1109.

Geography

In Amguel lies at an elevation of 981 metres (3,219 ft) on the southern bank of a wadi that cuts through a plateau lying to the northwest of the Hoggar Mountains. The numerous wadis in the area support some vegetation, but beyond them the land is barren and rocky.

In Amguel is notable for being the location of several underground nuclear tests conducted by the French military. They include the now infamous Béryl incident which released a cloud of radioactive dust outside the tunnel entrance, contaminating officials viewing the test.

Climate

In Amguel has a hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWh), with very hot summers and mild winters, and very little precipitation throughout the year.

Climate data for In Amguel
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	20.8 (69.4)	23.4 (74.1)	27.2 (81.0)	31.8 (89.2)	35.4 (95.7)	38.1 (100.6)	38.3 (100.9)	37.5 (99.5)	35.8 (96.4)	31.8 (89.2)	27.2 (81.0)	22.5 (72.5)	30.8 (87.5)
Daily mean °C (°F)	13.1 (55.6)	15.4 (59.7)	19.0 (66.2)	23.6 (74.5)	27.6 (81.7)	31.0 (87.8)	31.3 (88.3)	30.7 (87.3)	28.8 (83.8)	24.5 (76.1)	19.6 (67.3)	15.0 (59.0)	23.3 (73.9)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	5.5 (41.9)	7.5 (45.5)	10.9 (51.6)	15.5 (59.9)	19.8 (67.6)	23.9 (75.0)	24.4 (75.9)	24.0 (75.2)	21.8 (71.2)	17.3 (63.1)	12.1 (53.8)	7.5 (45.5)	15.9 (60.5)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	1 (0.0)	1 (0.0)	2 (0.1)	1 (0.0)	3 (0.1)	3 (0.1)	2 (0.1)	5 (0.2)	5 (0.2)	2 (0.1)	1 (0.0)	2 (0.1)	28 (1)
Source: climate-data.org[3]

Transportation

In Amguel is located on the N1 national highway, leading north to In Salah and south to Tamanrasset. Just to the south of the town, the N55 branches from the N1, leading to Bordj El Houasse.

Education

4.2% of the population has a tertiary education, and another 11.4% has completed secondary education.^[4] The overall literacy rate is 71.1%, and is 77.7% among males and 63.8% among females.^[5]

Localities

The commune is composed of eight localities:^[6]

• In Amguel
• In Eker
• Tasnou
• Maniet
• Arak
• Tahaggart
• Région de Ahnat
• Imidir

References

1. "Population: Wilaya de Tamanrasset" (PDF) (in French). Office National des Statistiques Algérie. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 November 2011. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
2. "Algeria Communes". Statoids. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
3. "Climate data for: In Amguel". climate-data.org. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
4. "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 13 November 2011. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
5. "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 13 November 2011. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
6. "Décret n° 84-365, fixant la composition, la consistance et les limites territoriale des communes. Wilaya de Tamanghasset" (PDF) (in French). Journal officiel de la République Algérienne. 19 December 1984. p. 1496. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 May 2015. Retrieved 2 March 2013.

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