and 5.4 billion kWh for rural areas), and thermal requirements are approximately
24.5 billion MJ (12.6 billion MJ for urban and 11.9 billion MJ for rural areas).
Figures 7.1 and 7.2 illustrate monthly and hourly electricity consumption,
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