Sidi Moussa, Algeria
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| Coordinates: 36°36′N 3°5′E / 36.600°N 3.083°E | |
| Country | Algeria |
| Province | Algiers |
| District | Baraki |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.56 km2 (15.27 sq mi) |
| Population (Average 1998-2008) | |
| • Total | 40,750 |
| • Density | 1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | West Africa Time (UTC+1) |
| ONS-Code 1637 | |
Sidi Moussa is a commune in the Baraki District of the Algiers Province and a suburb of the city of Algiers in northern Algeria. It is situated 15 kilometers south of central Algiers.
The commune was heavily struck by the Algerian Civil War: In 1993 and 1994 death squads conducted killings, in January 1997 there were further murders and in August 1997 the Rais massacre took place. Sidi Moussa is well known for its vast fruits farms such as Ahmed BENNIA's grapes, Apple and oranges farm that distributes locally and is considering international distribution.
Coordinates: 36°36′N 3°05′E / 36.600°N 3.083°E
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