Djelfa, Administrative city in the Ouled Naïl Mountains, Algeria.
Djelfa sits at 1,100 meters elevation in north-central Algeria and serves as an important commercial center for livestock trading and regional commerce.
The city was established in 1852 as a French military outpost and succeeded the ancient Roman settlement of Fallaba that existed during late antiquity.
The inhabitants belong primarily to the semi-nomadic Ouled Naïl tribe who live in traditional black and red striped tents and claim descent from Prophet Muhammad.
Djelfa is accessible via national highways N1 and N46 and features regional livestock markets that operate several days per week throughout the year.
The region contains thousands of Neolithic rock carvings dating from 7000 to 5000 BC scattered throughout the surrounding mountainous terrain and valleys.
Location: Djelfa District
Inception: 1852
Elevation above the sea: 1,100 m
Reference: 1701
Address: Djelfa, Algeria
GPS coordinates: 34.67136,3.25404
Latest update: December 22, 2025 21:47
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