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’Aïn Boucif, Algeria

Medea · Algeria

’Aïn Boucif is a small city in Medea, Algeria with a population of 11,989. Elevation: 3,684 ft (1,123 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

11,989 Population 86/sq mi density
3,684 ft Elevation 1,123 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
18.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Algiers Timezone

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About ’Aïn Boucif

’Aïn Boucif

Achir or Ashir is a medieval city in Algeria, first capital of the Muslim dynasty of the Zirids, which ruled under Fatimid suzerainty in the 10th–11th centuries. It is located at an altitude of 4,593 feet in the Titteri Mountains, in the current Algerian commune of Kef Lakhdar.

People

Population11,989
Density86/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain18.4 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation3,684 ft (1,123 m)
Population11,989
Population Density86 / sq mi
Elevation3,684 ft (1,123 m)
Coordinates35.8912°, 3.1585°
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers
Country🇩🇿 Algeria
State / ProvinceMedea
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation18.4 inches (468 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About ’Aïn Boucif

’Aïn Boucif is a small city in Algeria (Medea) with a population of 11,989. The city sits at an elevation of 3,684 feet (1,123 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.

Climate in ’Aïn Boucif

’Aïn Boucif has an average annual temperature of 17.1°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.9°C), the coldest is Jan (6.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 401 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.6°C / 44°F -2.5° / 19.5° 48.5
Feb 8.8°C / 48°F -1° / 22.5° 30.7
Mar 11°C / 52°F -0.2° / 25.2° 45.5
Apr 14.1°C / 57°F 2.1° / 30.1° 51.4
May 18.8°C / 66°F 6.1° / 33.9° 30.5
Jun 24.9°C / 77°F 11.4° / 40.4° 14.8
Jul 29.9°C / 86°F 16.6° / 42.8° 3.6
Aug 29°C / 84°F 16.5° / 42.9° 7.1
Sep 23.6°C / 74°F 11.2° / 37.6° 27.9
Oct 18.1°C / 65°F 7.3° / 31.6° 26.0
Nov 12.2°C / 54°F 2.4° / 25.5° 72.0
Dec 8.6°C / 48°F -0.2° / 21.2° 43.0
’Aïn Boucif enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,684 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above Algeria avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,684 ft (1,123 m)
Area139.3 sq mi (360.7 km²)
Population Density86/sq mi
Coordinates35.8912°N, 3.1585°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below Algeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

539 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 M6.8 127 km
May 27, 2003 northern Algeria M5.8 122 km
May 21, 2003 10 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria M5.7 134 km
Aug 1, 2014 11 km NW of Aïn Taya, Algeria M5.5 107 km
Sep 4, 1996 20 km NNW of ’Aïn Benian, Algeria M5.5 124 km
May 28, 2016 16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria M5.4 68 km
May 14, 2010 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria M5.3 87 km
May 29, 2003 7 km ENE of Aïn Taya, Algeria M5.2 105 km
Feb 9, 1990 20 km N of Tipasa, Algeria M5.2 116 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria M5.2 89 km
May 22, 2003 12 km N of Dellys, Algeria M5.2 144 km
May 16, 2010 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria M5.1 73 km
May 22, 2003 30 km NW of Dellys, Algeria M5.1 139 km
May 21, 2003 22 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria M5.1 132 km
Apr 2, 2006 29 km E of Dar Chioukh, Algeria M5.1 126 km
May 28, 2003 9 km N of Aïn Taya, Algeria M5.0 110 km
May 21, 2003 17 km N of Boumerdas, Algeria M4.9 119 km
Aug 7, 2006 29 km ESE of Dar Chioukh, Algeria M4.9 130 km
Apr 10, 2016 17 km WNW of Aïn Bessem, Algeria M4.8 62 km
Jan 1, 2003 0 km S of Berrouaghia, Algeria M4.8 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 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 102 km
2003 N. ALGERIA Earthquake 3.0 m 2,287 127 km
1954 SEA OF ALBORAN Eruption + Earthquake 0.3 m 1,243 147 km
2003 ALGIERS Earthquake 0.1 m 9 122 km
1891 SEA OF ALBORAN Earthquake 36 139 km
1802 HARBOUR OF ALGIERS Earthquake 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in

’Aïn Boucif has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in ’Aïn Boucif

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Créche Ahmed Cherif
ابتدائية
مدرسة ابن سينا
Ecole
CEM Kheiter Yahia
Ecole Kara Ben Malek
Lycée
CEM Amari Alamari
Ecole Zine Tayeb
Ecole Med Boudiaf
Lycée Radji Mohamed
Technicum d'Ain Boucif
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Radio Stations near ’Aïn Boucif

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in ’Aïn Boucif

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
مكتبة البرواقية0.0

Farmers Markets in ’Aïn Boucif

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Berrouaghia
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert Berrouaghia

Restaurants in ’Aïn Boucif

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Belaid

Cafes in ’Aïn Boucif

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafétéria
Cafétéria
Cafétéria
مفهى القويني

Theatres in ’Aïn Boucif

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maison de Culture

Clinics in ’Aïn Boucif

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dispensaire
DZ #4582545919
DZ #4582548708

Dentists in ’Aïn Boucif

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dentiste Bendaoud

Bus Stations in ’Aïn Boucif

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Gare Routiére

Gas Stations in ’Aïn Boucif

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station Naftal

Banks in ’Aïn Boucif

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Badr Banque

Stadiums & Teams in ’Aïn Boucif

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near ’Aïn Boucif

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Blida AirportMedium Airport
Boufarik Air BaseMedium Airport
Ain Oussera AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in ’Aïn Boucif

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de Poste
Bureau de poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in ’Aïn Boucif

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Masjid Al saâda

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 Boucif

What is the population of ’Aïn Boucif?

’Aïn Boucif has a population of 11,989 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 86 people per square mile, spread across 139.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in ’Aïn Boucif?

’Aïn Boucif enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.4 inches.

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