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el hed, Algeria

Béjaïa · Algeria

el hed is a mid-size city in Béjaïa, Algeria with a population of 31,890. Elevation: 308 ft (94 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

31,890 Population 1,472/sq mi density
308 ft Elevation 94 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
28.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Algiers Timezone

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About el hed

el hed

Tubusuctu also known as Colonia Iulia Augusta Legionis VII, was a Roman colony founded by Augustus for military veterans and known for its olive oil.

People

Population31,890
Density1,472/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain28.0 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Population31,890
Population Density1,472 / sq mi
Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Coordinates36.6500°, 4.7736°
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers
Country🇩🇿 Algeria
State / ProvinceBéjaïa
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation28.0 inches (710 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About el hed

el hed is a mid-size city in Algeria (Béjaïa) with a population of 31,890. The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet (94 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.

Climate in el hed

el hed has an average annual temperature of 18.5°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.2°C), the coldest is Feb (12°C). Average annual precipitation is 762 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.2°C / 54°F 7.6° / 16.8° 115.3
Feb 12°C / 54°F 7.4° / 16.7° 96.7
Mar 14.2°C / 58°F 9.3° / 19.2° 77.1
Apr 16.2°C / 61°F 11.4° / 20.9° 60.5
May 18.8°C / 66°F 14.4° / 23.3° 43.0
Jun 22.4°C / 72°F 17.9° / 27° 13.5
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 20.8° / 29.6° 6.0
Aug 26.2°C / 79°F 21.5° / 30.8° 12.3
Sep 23.8°C / 75°F 19.2° / 28.3° 55.4
Oct 21.1°C / 70°F 16.2° / 26° 73.4
Nov 16.3°C / 61°F 11.5° / 21.1° 97.1
Dec 13.4°C / 56°F 8.9° / 17.9° 111.6
el hed enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above Algeria avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Area21.7 sq mi (56.1 km²)
Population Density1,472/sq mi
Coordinates36.6500°N, 4.7736°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"
26% below Algeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

574 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Mar 18, 2025.

May 21, 2003 25 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria M6.8 107 km
Mar 18, 2021 21 km NNE of Bejaïa, Algeria M6.0 49 km
May 27, 2003 northern Algeria M5.8 111 km
Nov 10, 2000 5 km S of el hed, Algeria M5.7 5 km
May 21, 2003 10 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria M5.7 93 km
Aug 1, 2014 11 km NW of Aïn Taya, Algeria M5.5 144 km
May 28, 2016 16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria M5.4 115 km
May 14, 2010 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria M5.3 102 km
May 29, 2003 7 km ENE of Aïn Taya, Algeria M5.2 127 km
Aug 18, 2000 13 km SE of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria M5.2 54 km
Mar 20, 2006 23 km NW of BABOR - VILLE, Algeria M5.2 50 km
Mar 19, 2022 13 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.2 43 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria M5.2 95 km
May 22, 2003 12 km N of Dellys, Algeria M5.2 86 km
May 21, 2003 22 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria M5.1 105 km
May 16, 2010 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria M5.1 103 km
May 22, 2003 30 km NW of Dellys, Algeria M5.1 112 km
May 26, 2013 8 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.0 37 km
May 28, 2003 9 km N of Aïn Taya, Algeria M5.0 136 km
Nov 28, 2012 28 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.0 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1856 SEA OF ALBORAN Earthquake 5.0 m 8 96 km
1856 SEA OF ALBORAN Earthquake 3.8 m 5 96 km
2003 N. ALGERIA Earthquake 3.0 m 2,287 107 km
2003 ALGIERS Earthquake 0.1 m 9 111 km
2021 N. ALGERIA Earthquake 0.1 m 48 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 4.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
December 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in

el hed has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 47°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in el hed

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primaire Abainou 01
Primaire Abainou 02
C.E.M Ideraken
Lycée Timezrit (Benhaddad)
Primaire Amssioune
CEM 800-300
École primaire Si Ahmed Ahmed
Centre de Formation Professionel
Primaire Igoussimen Mohand Ouali
Ecole Primaire Remila Said Bekhat
Lycée de Timezrit
Aɣerbaz Alemmas Aziru Md uyidir CEM Azirou Md Ouidir
CEM Tasga
CEM Ait Amara Hocine
C.F.P.A Timezrit
Ecole primaire Akabiou
CEM Ilmaten
Ecole primaire El Had
Primaire Ideraken
Aɣerbaz Amezwaru École primaire
Centre de Formation Profesionnel
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Radio Stations near el hed

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in el hed

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
EX Palais de Justice
La mairie
Musée de l'Eau
Musée du Martyr

Libraries in el hed

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Akbou Papeterie0.0
Bibliothèque Centrale0.0
Bibliothéque Communal0.0
Bibliothèque Communale de Bouhamza0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de sidi aïch0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de sidi aïch0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Souk Oufella0.0
Bibliothèques0.0
Biobliothèque communale de Tibane0.0
Kiosque Bouda0.0
Kiosque Chic Choc0.0
Lǧameε n timsilt - Yacine Bettar0.0
Tamkarḍit n taɣiwant0.0

Farmers Markets in el hed

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Maché Hebdomadaire
Marché aux bovins
Marché couvert de Sidi Aïch
Marché couvert de Sidi-Aïch
Marché d'Amizour
Marché du vendredi
Marché El Had
Marché hebdomadaire
Seddouk market

Restaurants in el hed

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Adour

Cafes in el hed

11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boukarouis
Café Bouaoune
Café de la place
Café de la Soummam
Cafeteria 20 Avril
Cafeteria Da Waali
Caféteria Mellali
Cafeteria Wisky
Ghanem
Gosto
Mourad

Clinics in el hed

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre de Santé Abainou
Centre de santé El Had
Centre de Santé Iderraqen
Polyclinique Adekar
Polyclinique Akabiou

Gas Stations in el hed

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DZ #4328026436
Naftal Semaoun
Relais routier Malek
Station service Touahria
Station-Service
Zine Boualem

Shopping Malls in el hed

4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre commercial
Locaux commerciaux
locaux commerciaux El Had
Souk El felah

Stadiums & Teams in el hed

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near el hed

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Soummam–Abane Ramdane AirportBJALarge Airport
Ain Arnat AirportQSFMedium Airport

Post Offices in el hed

7 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau Algérie Poste
Bureau de poste
Bureau de poste de Abainou
Bureau de poste Ideraken
Bureau de poste Ilmaten
Bureau de poste Soummam
Tizi El Qarn

Churches & Religious Organizations in el hed

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aghomras mosque
Ali Chaâbi
Cheurfa Mosque
Lǧameɛ Ugerbi
mosque essalam
mosque ilmaten
Mosque Soummam
Mosque Takhlicht
Mosque Takhlicht Wada
mosque tissa
Sidi Ayad

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Algiers

🇩🇿 About Algeria

Capital Algiers
Population 42,228,429
Area 2,381,740 km²
GDP (USD) $247,923,887,215
GDP per capita $5,370
HDI 0.745
Life expectancy 76.3 years
Internet users 76.9%
Urban population 74.7%
Currency DZD (Dinar)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +213
TLD .dz
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About el hed

What is the population of el hed?

el hed has a population of 31,890 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 1,472 people per square mile, spread across 21.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in el hed?

el hed enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.0 inches.

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