Misserghin

Summary

Misserghin is a city in Boutlélis District, Oran Province, Algeria. Its territory is mainly covered by a salt lake called the Sebkha of Oran. In city, the known fruit clementine were discovered by Father Clément Rodier in 1892.[1]

Misserghin
مسرغين
Misserghin
Location of Misserghin within Oran Province
Location of Misserghin within Oran Province
Misserghin is located in Algeria
Misserghin
Misserghin
Location of Misserghin within Algeria
Coordinates: 35°37′N 0°44′W / 35.617°N 0.733°W / 35.617; -0.733
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.

References edit

  1. ^ Trabut, J. L. (1902). "L'hybridation des Citrus: une nouvelle tangérine "la Clémentine"". Revue Horticole. 74: 232–234.