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Sétif, Industrial metropolis in Hautes Plaines region, Algeria

Sétif extends over 127 square kilometers at an elevation of 1,096 meters, positioned 270 kilometers east of the capital city Algiers.

The city transformed from a Phoenician settlement to the capital of Mauretania Sitifensis during Roman times, later becoming central to Algeria's independence movement.

The International Short Film Days and Sufi Samaa festival showcase the city's commitment to both modern cinema and traditional spiritual expressions.

Three industrial zones within the city limits support manufacturing activities, particularly in food processing and construction materials production.

Archaeological sites near Sétif contain stone tools dating back 2.4 million years, representing some of the earliest human artifacts discovered in Africa.

Location: Sétif District

Elevation above the sea: 1,096 m

GPS coordinates: 36.18959,5.40247

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:22

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