Hassi Bounif حاسي بونيف | |
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Commune and town | |
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  Hassi Bounif | |
| Coordinates: 35°42′N0°30′W / 35.70°N 0.50°W | |
| Country |  Algeria |
| Province | Oran Province |
| District | Bir El Djir District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.27 sq mi (31.77 km2) |
| Population (2009 [1] ) | |
| • Total | 63,581 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
Hassi Bounif (Arabic : حاسيْ بُونِيف ) is a town and commune in Oran Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 44,649. [2]
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| Oran District |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Aïn El Turk District | ||
| Arzew District | ||
| Bethioua District | ||
| Es Sénia District | ||
| Bir El Djir District | ||
| Boutlélis District | ||
| Oued Tlélat District | ||
| Gdyel District | ||
Coordinates: 35°42′N0°30′W / 35.700°N 0.500°W
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