Blida, Northern Algerian city in Blida Province, Algeria
Located 48 kilometers southwest of Algiers, Blida stands at 260 meters elevation near the Tell Atlas Mountains and Mitidja plain.
Moorish refugees from Andalusia established this settlement in 1553, building fortified walls with six gates to protect their new community.
The Place d'Armes forms the central square where arcaded buildings reflect the architectural influence of French colonial and traditional Algerian styles.
The Wadi el-Kebir river supplies water to the municipal fountains and irrigates the surrounding orchards that produce substantial orange harvests.
The Stade Mustapha Tchaker serves as the primary stadium for Algeria's national football team and accommodates significant sporting events.
Location: Blida District
Elevation above the sea: 260 m
Shares border with: Beni Tamou
Address: Blida, Algeria 09000 Blida
GPS coordinates: 36.47222,2.83333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:37
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