Bou Hanifia is a town and commune located at 35° 18′ 58″ North 0° 02′ 54″ East in Mascara Province, Algeria.
According to the 1998 census it has a population of 16,953.
and a density of 77 hab./km²
The ruins of the Roman Era city of Aqua Sirenses still litter the area.
The ancient city is under threat from agriculture.
In 1930 a hydroelectric dam was constructed 4500 meters from the village.
This is rockfill dam wall is 460m in height.
Bou Hanifia is a town and commune located at 35° 18′ 58″ North 0° 02′ 54″ East in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 16,953. and a density of 77 hab./km²
The ruins of the Roman Era city of Aqua Sirenses still litter the area. The ancient city is under threat from agriculture. In 1930 a hydroelectric dam was constructed 4500 meters from the village. This is rockfill dam wall is 460m in height.
Bou Hanifia