Amalou
Amalou
Coordinates: 36°28′40″N 4°38′0″E / 36.47778°N 4.63333°E / 36.47778; 4.63333
Country	Algeria
Province	Bejaia
Time zone	UTC+1 (West Africa Time)

Amalou (Arabic: أمالو; Kabyle: Amalu) is a commune and town in northern Algeria. It is located in the Seddouk District of Béjaïa Province, within the Kabylie region.

Amalou lies in the Soummam Valley in northern Algeria, a region known for its Mediterranean climate and hilly terrain. The commune covers an area of approximately 57.14 km² and sits at an elevation of about 430–490 m above sea level.

The town is surrounded by other settlements and localities such as Akourma, Bouhamza, and Seddouk.

According to the 2008 census, the population of Amalou was 8,602. Historical demographic information shows some fluctuation in population over time.

Amalou is administered as a commune within the Béjaïa Province (Wilaya de Béjaïa), adhering to Algeria’s standard municipal governance structure. It has its own People’s Municipal Assembly (Assemblée Populaire Communale) that manages local administrative matters.

The commune of Amalou includes several smaller villages and localities, which are part of its administrative territory. Some of these include Ighil Igueni, Ath Djemhour, Thaddart Ouadda, Ighil N Tala, Akourma, Timesririne, Biziou, and Tizi Larbaa, among others.

The name Amalou is derived from a Berber (Tamazight) root ML, which can mean “the less sunny slope” or a place that remains shaded longer, reflecting its geographical character.

As part of the Kabylie region, Amalou’s economy is traditionally based on agriculture, small-scale trade, and artisanal activities typical of rural Algerian communes. The town and its surroundings also exhibit Kabyle cultural traditions, including language and social customs.