Bordj Bou Arréridj

Bordj Bou Arréridj sits at an elevation of 928 meters in the southern Kabylia Mountains, between the Bibans range and Hodna mountains.

The city originated from a Turkish fort built during Ottoman rule by the Constantine beylik forces to maintain control over the Medjana region.

The El-Attik Mosque, constructed in 1894, stands as the first mosque in the city and received numerous important religious scholars throughout its existence.

The city connects to major transportation networks through the N5 national highway and regular rail services linking it to surrounding urban centers.

The local technology sector includes more than 200 manufacturing companies, making the city a central hub for electronics production in North Africa.

Location: Bordj Bou Arreridj District

Elevation above the sea: 928 m

Shares border with: Hasnaoua

Address: Bordj Bou Arreridj, Algeria 34000 Bordj Bou Arreridj

GPS coordinates: 36.07411,4.76135

Latest update: July 25, 2025 08:08