Khenchela
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| Khenchela خنشلة |
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| — Municipality — | |
| Commune of Khenchela | |
| North view of the town. | |
| Location of Khenchela within Khenchela Province | |
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| Coordinates: 35°25′N 7°8′E / 35.417°N 7.133°ECoordinates: 35°25′N 7°8′E / 35.417°N 7.133°E | |
| Country | |
| Province | Khenchela (seat) |
| District | Khenchela (coextensive) |
| Government | |
| • PMA Seats | 33 |
| Elevation | 1,200 m (3,900 ft) |
| Population (1996) | |
| • Total | 117,000 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01) |
| Postal code | 40000 |
| ONS code | 4001 |
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Khenchela ancient Mascula (in Arabic خنشلة; Tifinagh:
) is the name of the capital city of the administrative Khenchela Province (Wilaya), number 40, in the north east of Algeria. Situated in the Aures Mountains, 1200 m above sea level. The city is mainly populated by Berber Chaouis.
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