Hassi Messaoud
AlgeriaDZ
Commune in Ouargla, Algeria
Hassi Messaoud is a town in Ouargla Province, eastern Algeria, located 85 kilometres (53 mi) southeast of Ouargla. As of 2008 it had a population of 45,147 people, up from 40,360 in 1998, and an annual population growth rate of 1.1%, the lowest in the province. Oil was discovered there in 1956 and the town's prominence has grown rapidly since then; it is considered as the First Energy town in Algeria where all the big oil and gas companies have offices and bases. It is an oil refinery town named after the first oil well. A water well, dug in 1917, can be found on the airport side of town. Today there are over 800 wells within a 25 kilometres (16 mi) radius of the town.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 45,147
- Coordinates
- 31.680, 6.073
- Timezone
- Africa/Algiers
- Elevation
- 152 m
Overview of Hassi Messaoud
Hassi Messaoud is a small town in Algeria. The population is roughly 45,147. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Travel interests covered here include culture, adventure and sports.
Things to do in Hassi Messaoud
Culture in Hassi Messaoud
(3)The culture shortlist for Hassi Messaoud: Art Galleries, Historical Sites and Mines. It is a direct read of Hassi Messaoud's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Adventure in Hassi Messaoud
(1)On the adventure side, Hassi Messaoud offers Off Road Trails. Everything listed here comes from what Hassi Messaoud is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Sports in Hassi Messaoud
(1)Our data lists Biking as sports options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Hassi Messaoud.
Wellness in Hassi Messaoud
(1)For wellness, expect Farms. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Hassi Messaoud.
Best time to visit Hassi Messaoud
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
Getting there & around
Access Hassi Messaoud through a larger town in Algeria; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Africa/Algiers.
Similar destinations
Places near Hassi Messaoud that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hassi Messaoud known for?
- Hassi Messaoud is mainly a destination for culture, adventure and sports, set in Algeria with around 45,147 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Hassi Messaoud?
- You can plan around Art Galleries, Historical Sites, Mines, Off Road Trails and Biking in Hassi Messaoud. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Hassi Messaoud?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
- Where is Hassi Messaoud located?
- Administratively, Hassi Messaoud sits in Algeria — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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