H'raoua

Coordinates: 36°46′N 3°19′E / 36.767°N 3.317°E / 36.767; 3.317
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H'raoua
الهراوة
Commune of H'raoua
Location of H'raoua within Algiers Province
Location of H'raoua within Algiers Province
H'raoua is located in Algeria
H'raoua
H'raoua
Location of H'raoua within Algeria
Coordinates: 36°46′N 3°19′E / 36.767°N 3.317°E / 36.767; 3.317
Country Algeria
ProvinceAlgiers
DistrictRouïba
Government
 • PMA Seats11
 • PMA presidentMr. Allal Bessaâd (2002-2007)
Area
 • Total13 km2 (5 sq mi)
Population
 (1998)
 • Total18,167
 • Density1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01 (CET)
Postal code
16116
ONS code1641

H'raoua is a municipality in Algiers province, Algeria. It is located in Rouïba district, and is an outer suburb of Algiers. It has a small coastline on the Mediterranean Sea. The town proper (chef-lieu agglomeration) of H'raoua is located 2 kilometers (1.2 mi) from the beaches of Terfaya and Kadous. It was created out of parts of Aïn Taya in 1984. Currently, it is the site of the construction of 1853 homes.[citation needed]

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