Sidi Khellil
Commune and town in El M'Ghair Province, Algeria
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Sidi Khellil (Arabic: ﺳﻴﺪي ﺧﻠﻴﻞ) is a town and commune in El M'Ghair District, El M'Ghair Province, Algeria. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 6,547,[1] up from 5,524 in 1998,[2] and an annual growth rate of 1.7%.[1]
Sidi Khellil
ﺳﻴﺪي ﺧﻠﻴﻞ | |
|---|---|
Commune and town | |
Location of Sidi Khellil commune within El M'Ghair Province | |
  Sidi Khellil Location of Sidi Khellil within Algeria | |
| Coordinates: 33°50′16″N 5°57′32″E | |
| Country |  Algeria |
| Province | El M'Ghair Province |
| District | El M'Ghair District |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Population (2008)[1] | |
• Total | 6,547 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
Geography
Much of the surrounding land is a sandy desert. However, the area between the town (and the railway) and the N3 highway is occupied by an extensive palm plantation. The endorheic salt lake Chott Felrhir lies about 10 kilometres (6 mi) to the northeast of the town.
Climate
Sidi Khellil has a hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWh), with very hot summers and mild winters. Rainfall is light and sporadic, and summers are particularly dry.
Transportation
Education
Localities
The commune of Sidi Khellil is composed of two localities:[5]
- Sidi Khelil
- Aïn Cheikh