H'raoua

H'raoua
الهراوة
Municipality
Commune of H'raoua

Location of H'raoua within Algiers Province
H'raoua

Location of H'raoua within Algeria

Coordinates: 36°46′N 3°19′E / 36.767°N 3.317°ECoordinates: 36°46′N 3°19′E / 36.767°N 3.317°E
Country  Algeria
Province Algiers
District Rouïba
Government
  PMA Seats 11
  PMA president Mr. Allal Bessaâd (2002-2007)
Area
  Total 13 km2 (5 sq mi)
Population (1998)
  Total 18,167
  Density 1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+01)
Postal code 16900
ONS code 1641

H'raoua is a municipality in Algiers province, Algeria. It is located in Rouïba district, and is an outer suburb of Algiers. It has a small coastline on the Mediterranean Sea. The town proper (chef-lieu agglomeration) of H'raoua is located 2 kilometers (1.2 mi) from the beaches of Terfaya and Kadous. It was created out of parts of Aïn Taya in 1984. Currently, it is the site of the construction of 1853 homes.