Hamraia (Arabic: حمراية) is a town and commune in Reguiba District, El Oued Province, Algeria.

[1] Hamraia is near Chott Melrhir, a large endorheic salt lake that lies to the north of the town.

The lake and its surrounds, including the town of Hamraia, lie below sea level.

Another salt lake, Chott Felrhir, lies to the southwest of Hamraia.

Hamraia has a hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWh), with very hot summers and mild winters, and very little precipitation throughout the year.