El Meniaa Province

El Meniaa Province is located in the central Sahara with wide expanses of sand dunes and scattered oasis towns dotting the landscape. The territory includes four municipalities connected by a main highway running through the region's desert terrain.

The province became independent from Ghardaia Province in 2019 through an administrative reorganization. This change was part of efforts to improve regional governance in southern Algeria.

Berber communities here have kept their traditional ways of living and farming methods in the oasis areas. These customs remain visible today in how people work the land and organize their settlements.

This region experiences intense heat and dry conditions with significant temperature swings between day and night. Visitors should bring plenty of water and prepare for extreme temperatures, especially during summer months.

The region experiences one of the world's most extreme temperature patterns, with summer days climbing near 50 degrees Celsius while winter nights drop considerably. This dramatic shift makes it a remarkable natural study of temperature extremes.

Location: Algeria

Inception: November 26, 2019

Capital city: El Menia

Shares border with: Ghardaïa Province, Ouargla Province, In Salah Province, Timimoun Province, El Bayadh Province

GPS coordinates: 30.57917,2.87917

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:46