Zighoud Youcef (Arabic: زيغود يوسف) is a town and communeinConstantine Province, Algeria. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 28,764.[1] The town was formerly known as Smendou, and was renamed to its current name in honor of Youcef Zighoud, a guerrilla leader who was killed fighting for Algerian independence against the French.[2]
Zighoud Youcef
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Commune and town
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| Country |  Algeria |
| Province | Constantine Province |
| Population
(2008)
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| • Total | 28,764 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
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