Bou Hanifia is a town and commune located at 35ð 18â² 58â³ North 0ð 02â² 54â³ East in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 16,953. and a density of 77 hab./km<sup>2</sup>
The ruins of the Roman Era city of Aqua Sirenses still litter the area. The ancient city is under threat from agriculture. In 1930 a hydroelectric dam was constructed 4500 meters from the village. This is rockfill dam wall is 460m in height.