Ourmes
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Ourmes ( ) (also written Ourmas) is a town and commune in Guemar District, El Oued Province, Algeria. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 5,900, up from 5,059 in 1998, with an annual growth rate of 1.6%. It is located northwest of the provincial capital El Oued, and is connected by local roads to Kouinine and Taghzout.
Ourmes ( ) (also written Ourmas) is a town and commune in Guemar District, El Oued Province, Algeria. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 5,900, up from 5,059 in 1998, with an annual growth rate of 1.6%. It is located northwest of the provincial capital El Oued, and is connected by local roads to Kouinine and Taghzout. ==Climate== Ourmes has a hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWh), with very hot summers and mild winters. Rainfall is light and sporadic, and summers are particularly dry. ==Education== 4.9% of the population has a tertiary education, and another 12.7% has completed secondary education. The overall literacy rate is 79.7%, and is 86.0% among males and 73.3% among females. ==Localities== The commune of Ourmes is composed of three localities: Ourmés Hadhoudi Legouiret ==References== Neighbouring towns and cities
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