Oued Essalem

Oued Essalem (in Arab وادي السلام) is a town and commune in Relizane Province, Algeria. According to the 2008 census, it has a population of 9319.[1] It was previously named Henri Hoc under French colonization. The commune is located in the south-west of its province , it spans over 292.95 km2 and the Manesfa River passes through it, it is the largest commune by area of its district. It is linked by the RN23, and is a stop between the large cities of the west, Tiaret, Oran and Mostaganem, it also possesses a departemental road linking it with the town of Oued El Abtal. Located 100 km away from the Mediterranean Sea, Oued Essalem experiences a warm and dry climate, with a slight alpine tendency, its winters are often rainy, and snowfall can sometimes occur.

Oued Essalem
وادي السلام
Commune and town
Country Algeria
ProvinceRelizane Province
DistrictMendes District
Area
 • Total292.95 km2 (113.11 sq mi)
Elevation
487 m (1,597 ft)
Population
 (2008)[1]
 • Total9,319
 • Density32/km2 (80/sq mi)
 3731 in the main settlement, and 5588 in rest of the area of the commune
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
Postal code
48175

References
  1. "Wilaya de Relizane : répartition de la population résidente des ménages ordinaires et collectifs, selon la commune de résidence et la dispersion" (PDF). ONS.dz (in French). NOS. Retrieved 29 January 2019.

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