Ain Beida (, lit. white eye) is a town and commune in Sidi Khouïled District, Ouargla Province, Algeria. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 19,039, up from 14,500 in 1998, and an annual population growth rate of 2.8%. Ain Beida is just from central Ouargla and is effectively a suburb of the city. It is also home to the Ain Beida Airport, Ouargla's principal airport. Climate Ain Beida 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 5.4% of the population has a tertiary education, and another 16.2% has completed secondary education. The overall literacy rate is 82.5%, and is 91.1% among males and 73.5% among females. Localities The commune is composed of four localities: Aïn Beida Chott Adjadja Aïn Guedima References Neighbouring towns and cities Communes of Ouargla Province