Tizi Ouzou Province

The province spans 2,993 square kilometers across northern Algeria, featuring mountain ranges and valleys with elevations reaching 179 meters above sea level.

The province underwent territorial changes in 1984 when Boumerdès Province separated from its original boundaries, leading to a reorganization of administrative districts.

The region maintains strong Kabyle identity through traditional celebrations, local music performances, and culinary practices passed down through generations.

Twenty-one districts form the administrative structure of Tizi Ouzou Province, connecting 67 municipalities through an established road network system.

Mouloud Mammeri University spreads across multiple campuses throughout the province, serving as the main center for higher education in the region.

Location: Algeria

Capital city: Tizi Ouzou

Elevation above the sea: 179 m

Shares border with: Béjaïa Province, Boumerdès Province, Bouira Province

GPS coordinates: 36.72500,4.05833

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:34