Ammal is a town and commune in Boumerdès Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 8,567.[1]
Ammal | |
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Commune and town | |
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  Ammal | |
| Coordinates: 36°38′05″N 3°35′26″E / 36.63472°N 3.59056°E | |
| Country |  Algeria |
| Province | Boumerdès Province |
| Population (1998) | |
| • Total | 8,567 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
Villages
The villages of the commune of Ammal are:
History
French conquest
- Expedition of the Col des Beni Aïcha (1837)
- First Battle of the Issers (1837)
- Battle Of Ammal (1840)
- Battle of the Col des Beni Aïcha (1871)
Algerian Revolution
Salafist terrorism
- 2010 Ammal bombing (11 June 2010)
Rivers
This commune is crossed by several rivers:
Football clubs
| Club | Division | Level | Location | Logo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS Ammal | Ligue de Football de la Wilaya | 5 | Ammal |  |
Notable people
- Mohamed Arkab, Algerian politician.
