Merouana

Merouana
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Merouana
Merouana
Location of Merouana in the Batna Province
Location of Merouana in the Batna Province
Merouana is located in Algeria
Merouana
Merouana
Location in Algeria
Coordinates: 35°38′N 5°55′E / 35.633°N 5.917°E / 35.633; 5.917
Country Algeria
WilayaBatna
Government
 • GovernorOazani Amor
Area
 • Total
509.97 km2 (196.90 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
 • Total
76,000
 • Density129.10/km2 (334.4/sq mi)

Merouana (Tamazight: Tamerwant) is a city in Batna Province, Algeria. It is situated around 40 km from Batna City, and is inhabited by the Chaoui Berbers. Merouana is one of the oldest local daïras (districts). It is the capital of the Belzma Plain and Belzma National Park.