Ras El Ma رأس الماء | |
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Commune and town | |
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Coordinates: 34°29′51″N0°49′10″W / 34.4973612°N 0.8195114°W | |
Country | ![]() |
Province | Sidi Bel Abbès Province |
District | Ras El Ma District |
APC | 2012-2017 |
Government | |
• Type | Municipality |
• Mayor | Guendouzi Slimane (FLN) |
Population (2008) | |
• Total | 18,644 |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
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