Sidi Bel Abbès Province
ولاية سيدي بلعباس | |
---|---|
Coordinates: 35°12′N 0°38′W / 35.200°N 0.633°W | |
Country | Algeria |
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 |
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.
The province was created from Oran (department) in 1974. In 1984, Aïn Témouchent Province was carved out of its territory.
Lake Sidi Mohamed Benali is located in Sidi Bel Abbès Province, within the commune of Aïn Tindamine.
The province is divided into 15 districts (daïras), which are further divided into 52 communes or municipalities.