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Also known as Deb Deb

Debdeb is a border town and commune of In Amenas District, Illizi Province, Algeria, situated on the country's border with Libya. It had a population of 4,341 as of the 2008 census. Located in the middle of the Sahara, Debdeb has a hot desert climate and is connected with the rest of Algeria by the N53 national highway. It was previously a frequent transit point for West African immigrants to Europe.

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Debdeb
Settlement.native_name
دبدب
Settlement.native_name_lang
ar
Settlement.type
Commune
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DZ 33 Debdeb.svg
Settlement.mapsize
150px
Settlement.map_caption
Location of Debdeb Commune within Illizi Province
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Algeria
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Location of Debdeb within Algeria
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Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1
Province
Settlement.subdivision_name1
Illizi
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District
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In Amenas
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District seat
Settlement.leader_title
PMA Seats
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7
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Metric

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31537
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postal code
33220
Commons category
Debdeb
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  • Geography and administration
  • Climate
  • Demographics
  • Education
  • Transportation
  • References

Debdeb is a border town and commune of In Amenas District, Illizi Province, Algeria, situated on the country's border with Libya. It had a population of 4,341 as of the 2008 census. Located in the middle of the Sahara, Debdeb has a hot desert climate and is connected with the rest of Algeria by the N53 national highway. It was previously a frequent transit point for West African immigrants to Europe.

== Geography and administration == The commune consists of seven localities: Debdeb, Aïn Sabri, Fort Saint, Stah, Merixen, Alrar Erg, and Yagous. Its postal code is 33220 and its ONS code is 3303.

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