Soumaâ is a town and commune in Blida Province, Algeria. It had a population of 31,451 in 1998 and a population of 37,461 in 2008.[1] On August 27, 1985, a group of MIA insurgents led by Mustafa Bouyali attacked a police school in the town and killed an officer.[2]

Soumaâ
صومعة
Commune and town
Soumaâ is located in Algeria
Soumaâ
Soumaâ
Location in Algeria
Coordinates: 36°31′06″N 2°54′19″E / 36.51833°N 2.90528°E / 36.51833; 2.90528
Country Algeria
ProvinceBlida Province
Population
 (2008)
 • Total37,461
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)

References

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  1. ^ Statoids
  2. ^ Jazairy, Idriss (2004-01-01). "Terrorism: An Algerian Perspective". Richmond Journal of Global Law & Business. 4 (1): 11–20.