Naciria District

Naciria is a district in Boumerdès Province, Algeria. It was named after its capital, Naciria.

Municipalities

The district is further divided into 2 municipalities:

• Naciria
• Ouled Aissa

The historic name of Naciria is Laaziv zaamoum, situated in the state of Boumerdes (Algeria).

History

French conquest

• Expedition of the Col des Beni Aïcha (1837)
• First Battle of the Issers (1837)
• Battle of the Col des Beni Aïcha (1871)

Algerian Revolution

Salafist terrorism

• 2008 Naciria bombing (2 January 2008)

Notable people

• Mohamed ben Zamoum
• Omar ben Zamoum

References