Khenchela

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Khenchela
خنشلة
—  Municipality  —
Commune of Khenchela
North view of the town.
Location of Khenchela within Khenchela Province
Khenchela is located in Algeria
Khenchela
Location of Khenchela within Algeria
Coordinates: 35°25′N 7°8′E / 35.417°N 7.133°E / 35.417; 7.133Coordinates: 35°25′N 7°8′E / 35.417°N 7.133°E / 35.417; 7.133
Country  Algeria
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

Khenchela ancient Mascula (in Arabic خنشلة; Tifinagh: Khenchela in Tifinagh.svg) 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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