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Béjaïa, Algeria
Béjaïa · Algeria
Béjaïa is a large city in Béjaïa, Algeria with a population of 176,139. Elevation: 282 ft (86 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
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About Béjaïa
Béjaïa, formerly known as Bougie and Bugia, is a Mediterranean port city and commune on the Gulf of Béjaïa in Algeria; it is the capital of Béjaïa Province.
People
Climate
| Population | 176,139 |
| Population Density | 3,794 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7559°, 5.0843° |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
| Country | 🇩🇿 Algeria |
| State / Province | Béjaïa |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.4 inches (772 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Béjaïa
Béjaïa is a large city in Algeria (Béjaïa) with a population of 176,139. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet (86 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.
Climate in Béjaïa
Béjaïa has an average annual temperature of 19.9°C (68°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.1°C), the coldest is Jan (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 808 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above Algeria avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Area | 46.4 sq mi (120.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,794/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7559°N, 5.0843°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 8 | 67 km |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 3.8 m | 5 | 67 km |
| 2003 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2,287 | 131 km |
| 2003 | ALGIERS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 9 | 136 km |
| 2021 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 20 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
Béjaïa has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 52°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Béjaïa
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFPA Aokas | College | — | — |
| CFPA Barbacha | College | — | — |
| CFPA Benali Abdelkader | College | — | — |
| CFPA de Berchiche | College | — | — |
| CFPA Lota | College | — | — |
| CFPA Younes Lakhal | College | — | — |
| CFPA Zineb Sayefi | College | — | — |
| Ecole primaire Défor | College | — | — |
| École Supérieure en Sciences et Technologies de l'Informatique et du Numérique | University | — | Visit → |
| faculty of exact sciences | College | — | — |
| Institut de Formation Professionnelle Béjaïa | College | — | — |
| National Higher Paramedical Institute | College | — | — |
| Université Abderrahmane Mira | University | — | Visit → |
| Université de Béjaïa - Campus El Kseur | University | — | Visit → |
| Université de Béjaïa Abderrahmane Mira | University | — | Visit → |
| University of Continuing Education | College | — | — |
Schools in Béjaïa
35 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nation Cadet School | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Concession | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire El-Mokrani | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Anani | — | — | — | — |
| École frères Ouzbiha | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Manuel Texeira Gomez | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Beztoute | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Bouakaz | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Trik Setif | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Les Oliviers | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Chahid Boucherba Slimane | — | — | — | — |
| École Ibn Toumert | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Ibn Haddad | — | — | — | — |
| El Houria High School | — | — | — | — |
| École privée Les Iris | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire | — | — | — | — |
| École Ibn Rochd | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Chouhada Zenache | — | — | — | — |
| IFTGIE TUSNA | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Ibn Sina | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Behaïri Slimane | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire Aissaoui | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Chaal | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire Aamriou | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Azzoug | — | — | — | — |
| École préscolaire Azzoug | — | — | — | — |
| École Frère Bensaïdi | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Sidi Ahmed (Base 5) | — | — | — | — |
| Compass training center | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Stambouli | — | — | — | — |
| École Frère Amrane | — | — | — | — |
| École Soumari | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Él Hammadia | — | — | — | — |
| Targa Ouzmour 1 & 2 | — | — | — | — |
| École des 13 Martyrs | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Béjaïa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Béjaïa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bordj Moussa | ||||
| Musée de l'Eau | ||||
| Musée du Parc National de Gouraya |
Libraries in Béjaïa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Centrale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Commandant Hamaï Mohand Oukaci | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Béjaïa | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque SNV | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque ST | 0.0 | |||||
| Central library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Béjaïa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché couvert la Cofel | |||||
| Marché d'Amizour | |||||
| Marché hebdomadaire | |||||
| Opus Market |
Hotels in Béjaïa
42 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Béjaïa
20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Béjaïa
12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Béjaïa
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Béjaïa
21 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Béjaïa
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Béjaïa
4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Béjaïa
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Béjaïa
9 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Béjaïa
5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Béjaïa
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Béjaïa
9 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Béjaïa
14 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Béjaïa
20 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Béjaïa
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Béjaïa
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Béjaïa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Béjaïa
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport | BJA | Large Airport |
| Ain Arnat Airport | QSF | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Béjaïa
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Algerie Poste | |
| Bureau de poste | |
| Bureau de poste de Tichy | |
| Distributeur CCP |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Béjaïa
28 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abu Sufyan Mosque | |
| Al Kawthar Mosque | |
| El Forqane | |
| Errahma Mosque | |
| Errahma Mosque | |
| Errahma Mosque | |
| Lǧameɛ n Buxyama | |
| Masdjid Abd El-Hamid Ibn Badis | |
| Masdjid an-Nour | |
| Masdjid Sayyidi Wali | |
| Masdjid Sidi El Mouhoub | |
| Masjid Sidi Abdelhaq | |
| Masjid Tawba | |
| Mausolée de Sidi Aïssa | |
| mosque ali ibn abi talib | |
| Mosque Hellil | |
| Mosque Ibn Toumert | |
| Mosque Sidi Sofi | |
| Mosque Tazeboucht | |
| Mosquée Al Ihsan |
Explore Near Béjaïa
Quick Facts
Around Béjaïa
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Béjaïa
21 places within 15 km
- • club hippique
- • Djoua Plage
- • Nateur Plage
- • Plage Acherchour
- • Plage Capri tour, Tichy, Béjaia
- + 3 more
- • Bordj Moussa
- • Fort Lemercier
- • Yemma Gouraya
- • Fort Lemercier
- • Fort Sidi Abdelkader
- • Cap Carbon
- • Cap Carbon
- • Pic des singes
- • Yemma Yamna
- • Citernes Romaines
- • Ldjamaâ n Temrijt
- • Yemma Yamna
- • Pic des singes
🇩🇿 About Algeria
Frequently Asked Questions About Béjaïa
What is the population of Béjaïa?
Béjaïa has a population of 176,139 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 3,794 people per square mile, spread across 46.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Béjaïa?
Béjaïa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.4 inches.