M'Sila Province

The province extends across 18,718 square kilometers of land, featuring salt lakes, agricultural areas, and settlements at an elevation of 438 meters.

The provincial capital M'Sila was established in 924 CE as al-Muhammadiya during the Fatimid caliphate's campaign against Berber tribes.

The province contains fifteen districts with distinct communities, where traditional farming practices intersect with contemporary educational institutions like M'Sila University.

M'Sila Province maintains transportation connections to major Algerian cities through a network of roads that facilitate commerce and regional movement.

The provincial government implemented Algeria's first program to transform nomadic populations into permanent residents through planned settlement construction.

Location: Algeria

Capital city: M'Sila

Elevation above the sea: 438 m

Shares border with: Bordj Bou Arréridj Province, Biskra Province, Sétif Province, Bouira Province, Médéa Province, Djelfa Province, Batna Province

GPS coordinates: 35.70000,4.55000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:35