Blida Province

Blida is a province in northwestern Algeria that spans from the Mediterranean coast to the Atlas Mountains. The territory contains coastal areas, fertile valleys, and mountain zones with varying climates and vegetation.

The province was established in 1974 from former administrative divisions and acquired its current boundaries through reorganization. Subsequent changes shaped how local governance and regional identity developed.

Arab and Berber traditions shape daily life throughout the region, visible in building styles and local crafts. These influences remain woven into the way communities gather, celebrate, and pass down knowledge across generations.

The province is organized into administrative districts, each with local centers where services are available. The city of Blida serves as the main hub for government offices and major commercial activity.

The region contains Chréa National Park, home to a population of Barbary macaques living in the mountain forests. These rare primates are found nowhere else in Africa outside the Gibraltar region.

Location: Algeria

Capital city: Blida

Elevation above the sea: 49 m

Shares border with: Médéa Province, Algiers Province, Bouira Province, Aïn Defla Province, Tipasa Province, Boumerdès Province

Website: http://wilayadeblida.dz

GPS coordinates: 36.46667,2.81667

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:07