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Hassi Messaoud
City in Sidi Bel Abbès, Algeria
Overview
Hassi Messaoud is a desert city known as the hub of Algeria's oil and gas industry, drawing workers and specialists from across the country. Despite its industrial focus, it offers glimpses of Saharan culture and local Algerian life, with basic amenities for both locals and expats.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Algeria
Province
Sidi Bel Abbès
Population
45,147
Time Zone
Africa/Algiers
Coordinates
31.70°, 6.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$585
Local Cost
$365
Local Income
$210
Cashless
20
English
20
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
15 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HME
Distance
8 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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 60/100.
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