Tipasa Province

Tipasa Province extends along 2,166 square kilometers of Mediterranean coastline, featuring sandy beaches, agricultural lands, and archaeological remains from ancient civilizations.

The province emerged in 1984 through the administrative division of Blida Province, establishing ten districts to better manage the growing coastal population centers.

The Chenoua people maintain their Berber language and traditions throughout the province, representing the largest indigenous community in western Algeria.

The province contains 28 municipalities across ten districts, with the city of Tipaza serving as the administrative center located 50 kilometers west of Algiers.

The Tipaza longwave transmitter broadcasts French language radio programs on 252 kHz frequency, reaching listeners across the Mediterranean basin.

Location: Algeria

Capital city: Tipaza

Elevation above the sea: 8 m

Shares border with: Algiers Province, Blida Province, Aïn Defla Province, Chlef Province

GPS coordinates: 36.58333,2.43333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:08