M'Sila Province

M'Sila Province is an administrative area in north-central Algeria that covers a landscape shaped by salt lakes, farming land, and scattered towns. The terrain here is relatively flat and supports agricultural activity as a main feature of the region.

The capital city was founded during the Fatimid period and named for a significant figure from that era. The province later became an important administrative and trading center in the region.

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

The province is connected to other Algerian cities through a road network that makes travel and commerce possible. Visiting during cooler months offers better conditions for exploring the region and its surroundings.

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

Reference: 28

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: December 14, 2025 20:03