Delve into Haouch Bel Abbes in Algeria
Haouch Bel Abbes in the region of Boumerdes is a city in Algeria - some 37 mi or ( 59 km ) East of Algiers , the country's capital .
Current time in Haouch Bel Abbes is now 01:10 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Algiers " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Boumerdas, Zemmouri el Bahri, Tizi Ouzou, Tipasa, and Thenia. While being here, make sure to check out Boumerdas . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Haouch Bel Abbes ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Aafir
Aafir or Afir is a town and commune located on the Mediterranean Sea within Dellys District, Boumerdès Province, northern Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of approximately 12,613. Aafir is one of three communes in the district with the exception of the others being Benchoud and the capital, Dellys.
Located at 36.77 3.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Cap Djinet
Cap Djinet is a cape at the Mediterranean Sea near the town of Djinet, 50 kilometers east of Algiers, near Dellys, in the Boumerdès Province of Algeria. A moment magnitude scale (Mw 6.8) earthquake in northern Algeria on May 21, 2003 produced a shoreline uplift characterized by a continuous white band visible at rocky headlands. The uplift distribution indicated an average of .55 meters along the shoreline with a maximum of .75 m near Boumerdes and a minimum close to 0 near Cap Djinet.
Located at 36.88 3.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Djinet
Djinet is a town and commune in Boumerdès Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 20,022.
Located at 36.88 3.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Legata
Legata is a town and commune in Boumerdès Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 11,884.
Located at 36.75 3.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
2003 Boumerdès earthquake
The 2003 Boumerdès earthquake was a magnitude 6.8 Mw earthquake that occurred on May 21, 2003 in northern Algeria. The epicentre of the earthquake was located in the town of Thénia in Boumerdès Province, approximately 60 km east of the capital Algiers. The quake was the strongest to hit Algeria in more than twenty years since 1980, when a magnitude 7.3 earthquake resulted in 3,500 deaths.
Located at 36.90 3.71 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
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