Zighoud Youcef | |
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Commune and town | |
Country | Algeria |
Province | Constantine Province |
Population (2008) | |
• Total | 28,764 |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
Zighoud Youcef ( Arabic: زيغود يوسف) is a town and commune in Constantine Province, Algeria. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 28,764. [1] The town was formerly known as Smendou, and was renamed to its current name in honor of Youcef Zighoud, a guerrilla leader who was killed fighting for Algerian independence against the French. [2]
36°32′N 6°43′E / 36.533°N 6.717°E
Zighoud Youcef | |
---|---|
Commune and town | |
Country | Algeria |
Province | Constantine Province |
Population (2008) | |
• Total | 28,764 |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
Zighoud Youcef ( Arabic: زيغود يوسف) is a town and commune in Constantine Province, Algeria. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 28,764. [1] The town was formerly known as Smendou, and was renamed to its current name in honor of Youcef Zighoud, a guerrilla leader who was killed fighting for Algerian independence against the French. [2]
36°32′N 6°43′E / 36.533°N 6.717°E