Commune of Babar
بلدية بابار
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Map of Khenchela Province highlighting Babar Municipality
ONS code	4013
Postal code	40340
Province	Khenchela
District	Babar (coextensive)
PMA Seats	11
Area	4037 km² (1 559 sq mi)
Altitude	1207 m (3963 ft)
Population	28 182 (1998)
Density	7/km² (18/sq mi)
Time Zone	Central European Time (UTC+1)

Babar is a municipality in Khenchela Province, Algeria. It coextensive with Babar district and has a population of 28,182, which gives it 11 seats in the PMA. Its postal code is 40340 and its municipal code is 4013.

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Babar in Amazigh means the Lion's Gate : Bab the Gate Ar Lion. It's the opening to the berberian lion Atlasien Lion territory, to Sheshar (Chechar) and Seiar (Seïar).

Coordinates: 35°09′40″N 7°05′02″E / 35.161°N 7.084°E / 35.161; 7.084

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