Mascara Province

Mascara Province stretches across 5,941 square kilometers of northern Algeria, encompassing sixteen administrative districts with mountains and agricultural lands.

Created in 1974 through the reorganization of Mostaganem and Oran departments, Mascara Province emerged as a vital administrative territory in northern Algeria.

Each district within Mascara Province maintains traditions through local markets, festivals, and celebrations that reflect the Berber and Arab influences.

The province connects to major cities through regional roads, with the capital Mascara city situated at 684 meters elevation providing administrative services.

On August 18, 1994, an earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck the province, leading to significant changes in building regulations and safety measures.

Location: Algeria

Capital city: Mascara

Elevation above the sea: 684 m

Shares border with: Mostaganem Province, Oran Province, Relizane Province, Tiaret Province, Saïda Province, Sidi Bel Abbès Province

GPS coordinates: 35.40000,0.13333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:52