Arzew

Arzew or Arzeu (Arabic: أرزيو, ʾArzyu) is a port city in Algeria, 25 miles (40 km) from Oran. It is the capital of Arzew District, Oran Province.

"Arsenaria" redirects here. For the genus of moths, see Arsenaria (moth).
Not to be confused with Bethioua, a separate nearby city formerly known as Arzew that was the actual location of Portus Magnus in antiquity.
Arzew
أرزيو
Municipality
Arzew
View of Arzew with municipality sign
Location of Arzew within Oran Province
Arzew
Location of Arzew within Algeria
Coordinates: 35°51′N 0°19′W
Country Algeria
ProvinceOran
DistrictArzew (seat)
Government
 • PMA Seats15
Area
 • Total64 km2 (25 sq mi)
Elevation
72 m (236 ft)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total91,400
 • Density1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01 (CET)
Postal code
31200
ONS code3106
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