Blida Province
Blida (Arabic: ولاية البليدة) is a province (wilaya) in Algeria.
Its capital is Blida. The Chréa National Park is situated here.
Blida Province ولاية البليدة | |
|---|---|
 The capital city, Blida | |
.svg) Map of Algeria highlighting Blida | |
| Coordinates: 36°28′N 02°49′E / 36.467°N 2.817°E | |
| Country |  Algeria |
| Capital | Blida |
| Government | |
| • PPA president | Mr. Kahla Mustapha (FLN) |
| • Wāli | Mr. Ouadah Hocine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,479 km2 (571 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 257 m (843 ft) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 1,009,892 |
| • Density | 680/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01 (CET) |
| Area Code | +213 (0) 25 |
| ISO 3166 code | DZ-09 |
| Districts | 10 |
| Municipalities | 25 |
History
The province was created from parts of Alger (department) and El Asnam department in 1974.
In 1984 Tipaza Province was carved out of its territory.
Administrative divisions
It is made up of 10 districts and 25 municipalities.
The districts are:
The municipalities are:
Villages
The villages of Blida Province are:
Natural features
This province has one of the few habitat areas in Algeria that supports a sub-population of the Barbary macaque, Macaca sylvanus.
Notable people
- Mhamed Yazid (1923-2003), politician
- Mahfoud Nahnah (1942-2003), leader and politician
- Mohamed Baba Ameur (1893-1976), theologian
- Mohamed Bouslimani (1941-1993), politician and martyr
- Yahia Boushaki (Shahid) (1935-1960), leader and martyr
References
External links
- (in French) Official website
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