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Province of Algeria From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sidi Bel Abbès (Arabic: ولاية سيدي بلعباس) is one of the provinces (wilayas) of Algeria. Its name is derived from the name of its capital, the city of Sidi Bel Abbès. It is situated in the northwestern part of the country.
Sidi Bel Abbès Province
ولاية سيدي بلعباس | |
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![]() Map of Algeria highlighting Sidi Bel Abbès | |
Coordinates: 35°12′N 0°38′W | |
Country | ![]() |
Capital | Sidi Bel Abbès |
Government | |
• PPA president | Mr. M’Kelkel Bouziane (FLN) |
• Wāli | Mr. Samir Chibani |
Area | |
• Total | 9,150.63 km2 (3,533.08 sq mi) |
Population (2008)[1] | |
• Total | 603,369 |
• Density | 66/km2 (170/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01 (CET) |
Area Code | +213 (0) 48 |
ISO 3166 code | DZ-22 |
Districts | 15 |
Municipalities | 52 |
The province was created from Oran (department) in 1974. In 1984, Aïn Témouchent Province was carved out of its territory.
The province is divided into 15 districts (daïras), which are further divided into 52 communes or municipalities.
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