Khenchela

Khenchela خنشلة
City
City of Khenchela
North view of the town.
Location of Khenchela within Khenchela Province
Khenchela Location of Khenchela within Algeria
Coordinates: 35°25′N 7°8′E / 35.417°N 7.133°E / 35.417; 7.133
Country	Algeria
Province	Khenchela (seat)
District	Khenchela (coextensive)
Government
• PMA Seats	33
Elevation	1,200 m (3,900 ft)
Population  (2008 census)
• Total	114,472
Time zone	UTC+01 (CET)
Postal code	40000
ONS code	4001
Climate	Csb

Khenchela ancient Mascula (Arabic: خنشلة) is the capital city of the administrative Khenchela Province (Wilaya), number 40, in the north east of Algeria. Situated in the Aures Mountains, 1200 m above sea level. The city is mainly populated by Berber Chaouis.