Djanet

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Coordinates: 24°33′N, 9°28′E

Commune of Djanet
بلدية جانت

A view of Djanet.

Map of Algeria highlighting Illizi Province

Map of Illizi Province highlighting Djanet Municipality
ONS code 3302
Postal code 33100
Province Illizi
District Djanet (seat)
PMA Seats 7
Area 57 460 km² (22 185 sq mi)
Population 9 699 (1998)
Density 0,17/km² (0,43/sq mi)
Time Zone Central European Time (UTC+1)
Another view of Djanet.
Another view of Djanet.

Djanet (Arabic: جانيت) is an oasis city in south-east Algeria. It is located in Illizi Province, located 412 kilometers from Illizi. It is inhabited by the Kel Ajjer (Kel Azjar) Tuareg people. It is the capital of Djanet District.

[edit] Transport

Djanet Inedbirene Airport is located about 50 kilometers from the city center.