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Râs el Oued, Algeria
Bordj Bou Arréridj · Algeria
Râs el Oued is a mid-size city in Bordj Bou Arréridj, Algeria with a population of 44,947. Elevation: 3,615 ft (1,102 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
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About Râs el Oued
Ras El Oued is a town and commune in Bordj Bou Arréridj Province, Algeria. According to the 2008 census, it has a population of 44,947.
People
Climate
| Population | 44,947 |
| Population Density | 625 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,615 ft (1,102 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9441°, 5.0311° |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
| Country | 🇩🇿 Algeria |
| State / Province | Bordj Bou Arréridj |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.8 inches (427 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Râs el Oued
Râs el Oued is a mid-size city in Algeria (Bordj Bou Arréridj) with a population of 44,947. The city sits at an elevation of 3,615 feet (1,102 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.
Climate in Râs el Oued
Râs el Oued has an average annual temperature of 16.2°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (28°C), the coldest is Jan (6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 361 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above Algeria avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,615 ft (1,102 m) |
| Area | 71.9 sq mi (186.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 625/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9441°N, 5.0311°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 142 km |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 3.8 m | 5 | 142 km |
| 2021 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 109 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in |
Râs el Oued has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.3").
Schools in Râs el Oued
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée Cherif Larguet | — | — | — | — |
| ECOLE | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Ali Hlilou | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Mohamed Guidoum | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole primaire Boudhiaf Ahmed | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Salem Sraifeg | — | — | — | — |
| Lycee Bousoualim Badi Technicom | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole primaire Belkheiri Messaoud | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Des Jardins | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire Arres Sihemdi | — | — | — | — |
| CEM des frères Batouch | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Thlidjene Abderrahmene | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Les freres Rebbah | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Bachir Ibrahimi | — | — | — | — |
| C.E.M Larbi Ben Nour Annexe | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire Chennouf Ramdhan | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Salah Benamara | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Râs el Oued
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Râs el Oued
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musée de la Qalaa des Beni Hammad |
Libraries in Râs el Oued
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque centrale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'el Anasser مكتبة البلدية | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Râs el Oued
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché hebdomadaire | |||||
| السوق اليومي | |||||
| سوق الجملة |
Restaurants in Râs el Oued
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Râs el Oued
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Râs el Oued
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Râs el Oued
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Râs el Oued
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Râs el Oued
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Râs el Oued
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Râs el Oued
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Râs el Oued
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Râs el Oued
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Râs el Oued
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Râs el Oued
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ain Arnat Airport | QSF | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Râs el Oued
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bureau de poste de El Ghirane | |
| Bureau de poste de Ras El Oued |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Râs el Oued
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Mosquée El Atik | |
| Mosquée Ibn Badis | |
| مسجد الفتح | |
| مسجد علي بن أبي طالب |
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What is the population of Râs el Oued?
Râs el Oued has a population of 44,947 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 625 people per square mile, spread across 71.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Râs el Oued?
Râs el Oued enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.8 inches.