Saïda (Arabic: ولاية سعيدة) is a province (wilaya) of Algeria, named after its capital.
Saïda Province
ولاية سعيدة | |
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![]() Map of Algeria highlighting Saïda | |
Coordinates: 34°50′N 0°09′E | |
Country | ![]() |
Capital | Saïda |
Area | |
• Total | 6,764 km2 (2,612 sq mi) |
Population (2008)[1] | |
• Total | 328,685 |
• Density | 49/km2 (130/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01 (CET) |
Area Code | +213 (0) 48 |
ISO 3166 code | DZ-20 |
Districts | 6 |
Municipalities | 16 |
History
The province was created from parts of Oran department, Saïda province and Saoura province in 1974.
In 1984 El Bayadh Province and Naama Province were carved out of its territory.
Administrative divisions
The province is divided into 6 districts (daïras), which are further divided into 16 communes or municipalities.