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Aïn Bessem, Algeria

Bouira · Algeria

Aïn Bessem is a mid-size city in Bouira, Algeria with a population of 32,548. Elevation: 2,221 ft (677 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

32,548 Population 669/sq mi density
2,221 ft Elevation 677 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
23.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Algiers Timezone

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People

Population32,548
Density669/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain23.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation2,221 ft (677 m)
Population32,548
Population Density669 / sq mi
Elevation2,221 ft (677 m)
Coordinates36.2933°, 3.6732°
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers
Country🇩🇿 Algeria
State / ProvinceBouira
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation23.5 inches (596 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Aïn Bessem

Aïn Bessem is a mid-size city in Algeria (Bouira) with a population of 32,548. The city sits at an elevation of 2,221 feet (677 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.

Climate in Aïn Bessem

Aïn Bessem has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.4°C), the coldest is Jan (8.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 484 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.4°C / 47°F 4.1° / 12.8° 68.6
Feb 8.8°C / 48°F 4.3° / 13.4° 52.7
Mar 11.4°C / 53°F 6.3° / 16.4° 52.8
Apr 14.2°C / 58°F 8.5° / 19.8° 52.1
May 18.3°C / 65°F 12° / 24.6° 42.3
Jun 23.9°C / 75°F 16.7° / 31.1° 13.2
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 19.9° / 35° 2.5
Aug 27.3°C / 81°F 20° / 34.6° 11.2
Sep 22.5°C / 73°F 16.2° / 28.8° 32.8
Oct 18.6°C / 65°F 13.2° / 24° 37.5
Nov 12.5°C / 55°F 8.2° / 16.8° 57.3
Dec 9°C / 48°F 5.1° / 13° 60.6
Aïn Bessem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,221 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above Algeria avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,221 ft (677 m)
Area48.7 sq mi (126.0 km²)
Population Density669/sq mi
Coordinates36.2933°N, 3.6732°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"
38% below Algeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

585 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Mar 18, 2025.

May 21, 2003 25 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria M6.8 75 km
May 27, 2003 northern Algeria M5.8 72 km
Nov 10, 2000 5 km S of el hed, Algeria M5.7 104 km
May 21, 2003 10 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria M5.7 76 km
Aug 1, 2014 11 km NW of Aïn Taya, Algeria M5.5 77 km
Sep 4, 1996 20 km NNW of ’Aïn Benian, Algeria M5.5 105 km
May 28, 2016 16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria M5.4 21 km
May 14, 2010 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria M5.3 59 km
Mar 19, 2022 13 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.2 149 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria M5.2 56 km
May 22, 2003 12 km N of Dellys, Algeria M5.2 85 km
Feb 9, 1990 20 km N of Tipasa, Algeria M5.2 120 km
Aug 18, 2000 13 km SE of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria M5.2 117 km
May 29, 2003 7 km ENE of Aïn Taya, Algeria M5.2 65 km
May 22, 2003 30 km NW of Dellys, Algeria M5.1 88 km
May 21, 2003 22 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria M5.1 79 km
May 16, 2010 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria M5.1 42 km
May 19, 2013 16 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.0 149 km
May 26, 2013 8 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.0 143 km
May 28, 2003 9 km N of Aïn Taya, Algeria M5.0 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1365 ALGIERS Earthquake 5.0 m 82 km
2003 N. ALGERIA Earthquake 3.0 m 2,287 75 km
2003 ALGIERS Earthquake 0.1 m 9 72 km
1802 HARBOUR OF ALGIERS Earthquake 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
March 51°F (10°C) 2.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Aïn Bessem has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Aïn Bessem

34 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée Taleb Saad
Ecole primaire Makri Ali
Ecole Primaire
École primaire Merabti Cherif
Centre psychopédagogique
CEM colonel Si M'hamed Bouguerra
Ecole primaire Hamaloui Abdelkader
Lycée Mohamed El Mokrani
Technicum Berbar Abdellah
Ecole primaire Kaci Mohamed
Ecole primaire
École primaire Bengharabi Amar
متوسطة هواري بومدين الروراوة
École primaire Jean Jaurès
Ecole primaire
Ecole
مركز التكوين المهني
ابتدائية مرابطي شريف
Ecole primaire Zadi Mbarek
C.E.M Mrabti nacer
ثانوية رابحي محمد
متوسطة
School Mohamed Mansouri
ثانوية سريج الربيع
School
CEM Mohamed Djaadi
إبتدائية عبدالحميد بن باديس
ثانوية الشهيد طالب ساعد
Omari Ahmed High School
Nichani Ali Primary School
CEM Mustapha Mihoubi
CEM Mohamed Djaadi
CEM Kamel Jounblat
Ecole Khalfi Amar
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Radio Stations near Aïn Bessem

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Tizi Ouzou AAC
GhorbaDz dz, ghorba MP3

Museums in Aïn Bessem

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musee el moujahid

Libraries in Aïn Bessem

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotèque de la place0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Centrale0.0
Bibliothèque Communale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Aïn Bessem

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché De Fruits Et Légumes BOUIRA
Marché de Gros
Marché des fruits et des légumes

Restaurants in Aïn Bessem

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Resto
Resto
الجيرا
عيشون
لڨلاسي

Cafes in Aïn Bessem

14 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Elamourri
Café Mabrouk
Café Matari
Café Meziane
Cefé
مقهى الحاج ساعد
مقهى الرميدي
مقهى الشاب الرياضي
مقهى العيدلي
مقهى العيدلي
مقهى بغدالي
مقهى جدي
مقهى جديات
مقهى عيشون

Monuments in Aïn Bessem

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ex 410 raa

Clinics in Aïn Bessem

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Disponsaire
Polyclinic
Polyclinique
قاعة علاج

Bus Stations in Aïn Bessem

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DZ #426138166
حي سكني

Gas Stations in Aïn Bessem

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bir Ghabalou
DZ #2512348399
DZ #564458380
Naftal Aïn Bessam
Station Service Naftal
Station Service Naftal Aïn laloui
محطة البنزين قاسم

Gyms in Aïn Bessem

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ouadeh Kader Fitness Center
قاعة كمال الأجسام

Stadiums & Teams in Aïn Bessem

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Aïn Bessem

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Houari Boumediene AirportALGLarge Airport
Chéraga AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Aïn Bessem

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Algérie poste
Bureau de poste
Bureau de poste
Bureau de poste de Aïn Bessam
Si El Haoues
مكتب البريد

Churches & Religious Organizations in Aïn Bessem

23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ecole Coranique
Ennour mosq
Masjid
Masjid Ennour
Mosquée
Mosquée
Mosquée
Mosquée
Mosquée Aicha Om El Mouminine
Mosquée Alatig المسجد العتيق
Mosquée Saad Ben Abi Ouakas
Mosquée Tarik Ibn Ziad
المكتبة البلدية
غسل وتشحيم لمين جديات
متوسطة هواري بومدين الروراوة
مسجد ابي بكر الصديق
مكتبة البلدية
ميكانيكي بعبوشي
ميكانيكي تشنبي
ميكانيكي سعيد جديات
ميكانيكي عزالدين داوي
نقطة بيع اقروديف
هديا وعطور عيشون

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Algiers

🇩🇿 About Algeria

Capital Algiers
Population 42,228,429
Area 2,381,740 km²
GDP (USD) $247,923,887,215
GDP per capita $5,370
HDI 0.745
Life expectancy 76.3 years
Internet users 76.9%
Urban population 74.7%
Currency DZD (Dinar)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +213
TLD .dz
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aïn Bessem

What is the population of Aïn Bessem?

Aïn Bessem has a population of 32,548 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 669 people per square mile, spread across 48.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aïn Bessem?

Aïn Bessem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.5 inches.

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