Bou Hanifia Explained

Official Name:Bou Hanifia
Settlement Type:Commune and town
Pushpin Map:Algeria
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Mapsize:300
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Algeria
Subdivision Name1:Mascara Province
Subdivision Type2:District
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:1998
Population Total:16953
Utc Offset:+1
Coordinates:35.3167°N -3°W

Bou Hanifia is a town and commune located at 35° 18′ 58″ North 0° 02′ 54″ East in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 16,953.[1] and a density of 77 hab./km2

The ruins of the Roman Era city of Aqua Sirenses still litter the area. The ancient city is under threat from agriculture. In 1930 a hydroelectric dam was constructed 4500 meters from the village. This is rockfill dam wall is 460m in height.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Algeria Municipalities . statoids.com . 2016-03-30.