Categories in El Kantara
Car WashGas StationMobile phone storesMosquesHardware storeEducationTourist AttractionCafesCoffee ShopGrocery stores and supermarketsInternet cafesRestaurantsNurseries and garden suppliesCemeteryHair SalonKioskApartment BuildingApartment ComplexCondominium ComplexConvenience storesPharmacyShoppingUnreachable
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in El Kantara
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Cafes | 13 |
| Shopping | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Convenience stores | 8 |
| Cemeteries and crematoriums | 8 |
| Mosques | 7 |
| Gas station | 6 |
| Nurseries and garden supplies | 6 |
| Religion | 6 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 6 |
| Hardware store | 5 |
| Apartments | 5 |
| Stadiums and arenas | 5 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 5 |
El Kantara Facts
| Area | 237.5 km² |
| Population | 15,484 |
| Male Population | 7,716 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 7,768 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +311.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +51.1% |
| Median Age | 24.6 years (Male: 24.1, Female: 25.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $7,220 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 35.22024, 5.70585 |
| Postal Codes | 07130 |
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El Kantara Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,763 | 7,914 | 10,245 | 13,253 | 15,484 | 17,085 | 18,455 |
| Population Density | 15.8 / km² | 33.3 / km² | 43.1 / km² | 55.8 / km² | 65.2 / km² | 71.9 / km² | 77.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridEl Kantara Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 51.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Kantara | +311.5% | +95.7% | +51.1% |
| Batna Province | — | — | — |
| Algeria | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
El Kantara Median Age
Median Age: 24.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Kantara | 24.6 yrs | 25.1 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
| Batna Province | 23.8 yrs | 24.1 yrs | 23.6 yrs |
| Algeria | 25.1 yrs | 25.3 yrs | 24.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
El Kantara Population Density
Population Density: 65.2 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Kantara | 15,484 | 237.5 km² | 65.2 / km² |
| Batna Province | 1.3 million | 12,055.3 km² | 108 / km² |
| Algeria | 39.5 million | 2,312,254.9 km² | 17.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
El Kantara Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in El Kantara
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
El Kantara Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,374 | $4,115 | $5,222 | $6,184 | $5,804 | $5,990 | $7,212 | $7,220 |
| Total GDP | $32.5M | $35.8M | $50.7M | $65.7M | $68.2M | $80M | $109M | $113.6M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
El Kantara CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Kantara | 29,707 tn | 1.92 tn | 125.1 tons/km² |
| Batna Province | 2,552,843 tn | 1.96 tn | 211.8 tons/km² |
| Algeria | 69,721,458 tn | 1.77 tn | 30.2 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
El Kantara CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 29,707 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.92 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 125.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10/19 | 1:26 PM | 4.1 | 78.1 km | 36,970 m | 39km S of Bordj Ghdir, Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 8/15/17 | 2:50 PM | 4.7 | 48.5 km | 10,000 m | 10km WNW of Merouana, Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/17 | 6:48 PM | 4.3 | 66.6 km | 10,400 m | 28km WNW of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/16 | 12:08 PM | 4.9 | 75.3 km | 10,240 m | 20km WNW of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/16 | 7:42 AM | 5.2 | 71.4 km | 26,410 m | 26km WNW of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 3/24/15 | 5:04 PM | 4.2 | 50.9 km | 21,060 m | 3km E of Ras el Aioun, Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 3/21/15 | 10:55 PM | 4.8 | 50.7 km | 10,000 m | 3km E of Ras el Aioun, Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 3/18/15 | 11:31 PM | 4.2 | 42.6 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSE of Ras el Aioun, Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 3/17/15 | 9:14 PM | 4.4 | 56.1 km | 10,000 m | 5km N of Ras el Aioun, Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 3/16/15 | 10:50 PM | 4 | 59.2 km | 10,000 m | 9km NNE of Ras el Aioun, Algeria | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
El Kantara
Kantara is a town and commune in Biskra Province, Algeria. As of 1911, Baedeker described it as "one of the most important caravan-stations in E. Algeria." The gorge that traveled through the area was described by locals as the "Mouth of the Desert..
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