Tissemsilt Province

Tissemsilt Province is an administrative division in northern Algeria featuring mountainous and farming areas spread across eight districts and 22 municipalities. The terrain varies in elevation and is organized around several local centers that serve as administrative hubs.

The province was created in 1984 when administrative boundaries were redrawn to form a new territorial division from parts of neighboring regions. This reorganization brought together areas that had previously been part of different administrative structures.

The communities here maintain Berber and Arab customs visible in local music, crafts, and farming methods passed down through generations. These traditions shape how people relate to the land and each other in their daily routines.

The province is connected to other Algerian cities through a network of roads, making it accessible to visitors traveling through the region. The provincial capital, Tissemsilt city, serves as the main reference point for navigation and services.

The Théniet El Haâd National Park within the region contains diverse plant life distributed across different elevation zones. Local farmers use this natural space for various crops, linking nature preservation with agricultural work.

Location: Algeria

Capital city: Tissemsilt

Elevation above the sea: 786 m

Reference: 38

Shares border with: Médéa Province, Djelfa Province, Tiaret Province, Relizane Province, Chlef Province, Aïn Defla Province

GPS coordinates: 35.60000,1.81667

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:21