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Hassi Messaoud
City in Ouargla, Algeria
Overview
Hassi Messaoud is Algeria's main oil hub, blending desert landscapes with a busy community of workers, expats, and locals. While the city is modern and industrial, its markets and neighborhoods offer authentic southern Algerian character.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Algeria
Province
Ouargla
Population
45,147
Time Zone
Africa/Algiers
Coordinates
31.68°, 6.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
27
LGBTQ+ Safety
12
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$580
Local Cost
$284
Local Income
$200
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
22.5°C
Summer Avg
33.8°C
Winter Avg
10.8°C
Record High
48.8°C
Record Low
-2.5°C
Humidity
36%
Precipitation
46 mm
Internet Speed
28 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
43 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HME
Distance
7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 49/100.
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