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Bordj Bou Arréridj Province, Province with 10 districts in northern Algeria.

Description

Bordj Bou Arréridj Province is located in northeastern Algeria, stretching between Algiers and Constantine. The landscape includes mountains, high plains, and steppe zones at an elevation of about 936 meters.

History

The province underwent administrative restructuring in 2019, creating new governance structures for the region. This reorganization allowed for improved management and coordination across its districts.

Culture

The Spring Festival happens every first Friday of March, bringing families together to prepare traditional dishes using local ingredients. This celebration shows how people here connect their food traditions to the changing seasons.

Practical

The province sits roughly 240 kilometers east of Algiers with direct routes connecting to Setif and Bouira. Visitors should prepare for different elevations and variable weather conditions typical of high-altitude regions.

Did you know?

The region hosts numerous electronics manufacturing facilities, earning it recognition as Algeria's Electronics Capital. This industrial concentration shapes the local economy and draws workers from surrounding areas.

Location
Capital city
Bordj Bou Arréridj
Elevation above the sea
936 m
Reference
34
Shares border with
Batna Province, Sétif Province, M'Sila Province, Bouira Province, Béjaïa Province
GPS coordinates
36.06667,4.76667
Latest update
December 17, 2025 08:01

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