Béchar
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| Commune of Béchar | |
| بلدية بشار | |
 Map of Béchar Province highlighting Béchar Municipality |
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| ONS code | 0801 |
| Postal code | 08000 |
| Province | Béchar (seat) |
| District | Béchar (coextensive) |
| PMA Seats | 23 |
| Area | 5050 km² (1950 sq mi) |
| Altitude | 747 m (2454 ft) |
| Population | 134 954 (1998) |
| Density | 27/km² (69/sq mi) |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (UTC+1) |
Béchar (Arabic: بشار) is a capital city of Béchar Province, Algeria. The area is controlled part of Algeria, though claims have also been made on it by Morocco. In 1998 the city had a population of 134 954.
Near Bechar, there is Kenadsa longwave transmitter, whose masts are the tallest structures in Algeria.
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