Oued Essalem

Oued Essalem (in Arab وادي السلام) is a town and commune in Relizane Province, Algeria. According to the 2008 census, it has a population of 9319. It was previously named Henri Hoc under French colonization. The commune is located in the south-west of its province, it spans over 292.95 km2 and the Manesfa River passes through it, it is the largest commune by area of its district. It is linked by the RN23, and is a stop between the large cities of the west, Tiaret, Oran and Mostaganem, it also possesses a departemental road linking it with the town of Oued El Abtal. Located 100 km away from the Mediterranean Sea, Oued Essalem experiences a warm and dry climate, with a slight alpine tendency, its winters are often rainy, and snowfall can sometimes occur.