Algiers Province

Algiers Province is an administrative region on Algeria's northern coast along the Mediterranean, comprising multiple urban districts and neighborhoods. The area serves as the nation's governmental center with key institutions, universities, and transport infrastructure.

The region was originally a French administrative territory that underwent restructuring into a province following Algeria's independence in 1962. This transformation reshaped the governance framework for what had been a colonial possession.

The region reveals itself through Ottoman-style buildings, traditional markets, and festivals that bring together Berber, Arab, and Mediterranean influences in everyday life.

Visitors should know that the area has both elevated and flat sections with varying accessibility depending on the district. Public transport and taxis are the most practical ways to navigate the broader region.

The province encompasses distinct neighborhoods and communes, each maintaining its own local character and daily rhythms. Yet they all share proximity to the Mediterranean shore and together form the nation's administrative heart.

Location: Algeria

Capital city: Algiers

Elevation above the sea: 193 m

Reference: 16

Shares border with: Boumerdès Province, Blida Province, Tipasa Province

Address: Algiers, Algeria

GPS coordinates: 36.70000,3.21667

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:57