Sekmal

Sekmal is a promontory in Constantine Province, Algeria and has an elevation of 534 metres. Sekmal is situated nearby to the locality Sidi Kassem, as well as near Douar el Melah.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Sidi M’Cid Bridge and Cirta National Museum.

Sidi M’Cid Bridge

Photo: Bgag, CC BY 4.0.

Sidi M'Cid Bridge is a 164-metre-long suspension bridge across the Rhumel River in Constantine, Algeria. It was opened to traffic in April 1912 and until 1929 was the highest bridge in the world at 175 m. Sidi M’Cid Bridge is situated 3 km east of Sekmal.

Cirta National Museum

Museum

Photo: Bgag, CC BY 4.0.

Cirta National Museum is situated 2½ km east of Sekmal.

Sayyidi Rashid Bridge

Bridge

Photo: Maghnia-algeria, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Sidi Rached Viaduct, The Sidi Rached bridge is a road viaduct that crosses the Rhummel gorges and connects the Coudiat district to Constantine Train station. Sayyidi Rashid Bridge is situated 3 km east of Sekmal.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Constantine and Hamma Bouziane.

Constantine

Photo: Yelles, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Constantine, the "City of Bridges", is a city in Northeast Algeria and the capital of Constantine Province. Considered the 'capital' of eastern Algeria, Constantine is Algeria's third-largest city and a common stop for travellers.

Hamma Bouziane

Town

Hamma Bouziane is a town and commune in Constantine Province, Algeria. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 83.603. Hamma Bouziane is situated 7 km north of Sekmal.

Didouche Mourad

Town

Didouche Mourad is a town and commune in Constantine Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 33,266. Didouche Mourad is situated 10 km northeast of Sekmal.

Sekmal

Type: Promontory with an elevation of 534 metres
Category: landform
Location: Constantine Province, Algeria, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude

36.36833° or 36° 22′ 6″ north

Longitude

6.57972° or 6° 34′ 47″ east

Elevation

534 metres (1,752 feet)

Open location code

8F889H9H+8V

GeoNames ID

2576099

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