Oued Essalem
وادي السلام | |
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Commune and town | |
| Country |  Algeria |
| Province | Relizane Province |
| District | Mendes District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 292.95 km2 (113.11 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 487 m (1,597 ft) |
| Population (2008)[1] | |
| • Total | 9,319 |
| • Density | 32/km2 (80/sq mi) |
| 3731 in the main settlement, and 5588 in rest of the area of the commune | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| Postal code | 48175 |
Oued Essalem (in Arab وادي السلام) is a town and commune in Relizane Province, Algeria. According to the 2008 census, it has a population of 9319.[1] It was previously named Henri Hoc under French colonization. The commune is located in the south-west of its province , it spans over 292.95 km2 and the Manesfa River passes through it, it is the largest commune by area of its district. It is linked by the RN23, and is a stop between the large cities of the west, Tiaret, Oran and Mostaganem, it also possesses a departemental road linking it with the town of Oued El Abtal. Located 100 km away from the Mediterranean Sea, Oued Essalem experiences a warm and dry climate, with a slight alpine tendency, its winters are often rainy, and snowfall can sometimes occur.
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