Commune d’El Oued

El Oued, Souf or Oued Souf is a city, and the capital of El Oued Province, in Algeria. The oasis town is watered by an underground river, hence its name is El Oued which enables date palm cultivation and the rare use of brick construction for housing.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bayadha and Kouinine.

Bayadha

Town

Bayadha is a town and commune, coextensive with Bayadha District, in El Oued Province, Algeria. Bayadha is situated 4½ km southeast of Commune d’El Oued.

Kouinine

Town

Photo: Zinou2go, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Kouinine is a town and commune in El Oued District, El Oued Province, Algeria. Kouinine is situated 6 km northwest of Commune d’El Oued.

Commune d’El Oued

Type: Locality
Location: El Oued, El Oued Province, Algeria, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude

33.3659° or 33° 21′ 57″ north

Longitude

6.867° or 6° 52′ 1″ east

Elevation

81 metres (266 feet)

Open location code

8F589V88+9R

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: El Oued and Tiksebt.

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Highlights: Zerrit and Guemar Airport.

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