Boufarik | |
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Commune and town | |
Coordinates: 36°44′14″N 2°54′39″E / 36.73722°N 2.91083°E | |
Country | Algeria |
Province | Blida Province |
District | Boufarik District |
Population (2008) | |
• Total | 71,446 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
Boufarik is a town in Blida Province, Algeria, approximately 30 km from Algiers. In 2008, its population was 57,162.[1]
The major neighbourhoods of the city are: K'ssar, Blatan, Ben gladash, Mimoun, Trig erange, Bariyan.
The commune, which well known for the production of oranges,[2] is the birthplace of Orangina.[3]
The main stadium is the Boufarik Stadium (Stade du Boufarik).[citation needed]