Chlef

Chlef is the capital of , . Located in the north of Algeria, 200 kilometres west of the capital, , it was founded in 1843, as Orléansville, on the ruins of Roman Castellum Tingitanum.
  • Locality
  • …lies at an elevation of 112 metres (367 feet)
  • …was formerly known as “Commune d’El Asnam”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Mohamed Boumezrag Stadium and Gare de Chlef.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Oum Drou.
is a town and commune in , . is situated 6 km northeast of Chlef.

Chlef

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Latitude
36.1667° or 36° 10′ north
Longitude
1.3333° or 1° 20′ east
Open location code
8F83588M+M8
Geo­Names ID

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