El Oued Province

El Oued Province is an administrative region in northeastern Algeria, situated within the Sahara Desert and defined by expansive sand dunes, salt lakes, and scattered oases. The city of El Oued serves as its administrative center and economic hub.

The province was created in 1984 following a territorial reorganization that separated it from Biskra Province. This administrative shift established the region as an independent governmental entity.

Local farming communities grow date palms in funnel-shaped pits that shield the trees from harsh desert winds, a practice you can see throughout the oases today. This method shapes how people live and work in the region.

The province is divided into administrative districts spread across a large territory, requiring planning for travel between areas. The cooler months offer more comfortable conditions for exploring this desert region.

The Grand Erg Oriental occupies the southern portion and creates an endless landscape of sand dunes across the region. This vast sand sea profoundly shapes the geography and climate of the area.

Location: Algeria

Inception: 1984

Capital city: El Oued

Elevation above the sea: 89 m

Reference: 39

Shares border with: Tébessa Province, Khenchela Province, Biskra Province, Djelfa Province, Ouargla Province

Website: https://wilaya-eloued.dz

GPS coordinates: 33.11667,7.18333

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:54