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Sidi Bel Abbès Province, Administrative province in northwestern Algeria.

Description

Sidi Bel Abbès Province is a region in northwestern Algeria with varied terrain including agricultural plains, gentle hills, and scattered settlements. The administrative area is divided into 15 districts and 52 municipalities, with the city of Sidi Bel Abbès serving as the provincial center.

History

The province was established in 1974 when it separated from the former Oran department as an independent administrative unit. A significant change occurred in 1984 when part of its territory was separated to create the new Ain Temouchent Province.

Culture

The province reflects traditional farming practices rooted in its agricultural communities, with crops like wheat, barley, and grapes shaping daily rural life. These farming traditions remain central to how local people connect with the land and organize their work rhythms throughout the year.

Practical

Visitors should be aware that the area is primarily rural and agricultural, with smaller roads in outlying areas being narrow and winding. The best time to explore is during milder months when temperatures are more comfortable for traveling.

Did you know?

Lake Sidi Mohamed Benali in the Ain Tindamine commune serves as a key water source for local farming operations. This body of water is essential for irrigation and supporting agricultural output across the surrounding area.

Location
Capital city
Sidi Bel Abbès
Elevation above the sea
830 m
Reference
22
Shares border with
Tlemcen Province, Aïn Témouchent Provincee, Oran Province, Mascara Province, Saïda Province, El Bayadh Province, Naama Province
GPS coordinates
35.20000,-0.63333
Latest update
December 17, 2025 08:22

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