Berrouaghia

Commune and town in Médéa Province, Algeria From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Berrouaghia is a town and commune in Médéa Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census, it has a population of 58,780.[1]

Country Algeria
CP
26200
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Berrouaghia
البرواقية
Birwaghia
Commune and town
Berrouaghia
Berrouaghia
Nickname: 
Tanaramusa
Berrouaghia is located in Algeria
Berrouaghia
Berrouaghia
Coordinates: 36°08′N 2°55′E
Country Algeria
ProvinceMédéa Province
Population
 (2008)
  Total
60,152
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
CP
26200
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History

Berrouaghia's historical significance dates back to the Roman Empire, known as Tanaramusa Castra. Tanaramusa was an ancient Roman town and served as the seat of an early Christian Bishopric in North Africa.[2][3][4]


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