Baghai

Baghai is a town and commune in Khenchela Province, Algeria. It is located at 35°30'59.99"N 7°06'60.00" E. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 6,414.[1]

For the ancient city of the same name, see Bagai.
Baghai
بغاي
Commune and town
Baghai is located in Algeria
Baghai
Baghai
Coordinates: 35°31′19″N 7°06′52″E
Country Algeria
ProvinceKhenchela Province
Population
 (2008)
 • Total6,676
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)

Geography

Baghai is located between the Aurès mountains in the south and the Garaat al-Tarf salt lake in the north. El Hamma, Khenchela is 4½ km away and 7 km to the south is Khenchela, capital of Khenchela Province.

History

In antiquity Baghai was known as Bagai, and was a city of Roman North Africa.

References
  1. Statoids

35°31′N 7°07′E


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