Misserghin

Misserghin is a city in Boutlélis District, Oran Province, Algeria. Its territory is mainly covered by a salt lake called the Sebkha of Oran. It is the city where the known fruit Clementine were discovered by Father Clément Rodier in 1892.

Misserghin

مسرغين
Municipality
Misserghin
Location of Misserghin within Oran Province
Misserghin
Location of Misserghin within Algeria
Coordinates: 35°37′N 0°44′W
Country Algeria
ProvinceOran
DistrictBoutlélis
Government
  PMA Seats9
Area
  Total428.28 km2 (165.36 sq mi)
Elevation
78 m (256 ft)
Population
 (2006)
  Total26,100
  Density61/km2 (160/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01 (CET)
Postal code
31180
ONS code3123

Dr. Chérif Sid Cara, one of the few Algerian Muslims who supported the French generals' putsch in April 1961, was the last mayor of Misserghin under French rule.


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