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Bir el Djir, Algeria

Oran · Algeria

Bir el Djir is a mid-size city in Oran, Algeria with a population of 68,032. Elevation: 531 ft (162 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

68,032 Population 5,430/sq mi density
531 ft Elevation 162 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
14.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Algiers Timezone

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About Bir el Djir

Bir el Djir

Bir El Djir, formerly known as Arcole, is a town and commune in the Oran Province, Algeria. It is an eastern suburb of Oran, the province's capital. In 2009, it had a population of 171,883 people.

People

Population68,032
Density5,430/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain14.3 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation531 ft (162 m)
Population68,032
Population Density5,430 / sq mi
Elevation531 ft (162 m)
Coordinates35.7200°, -0.5450°
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers
Country🇩🇿 Algeria
State / ProvinceOran
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation14.3 inches (364 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bir el Djir

Bir el Djir is a mid-size city in Algeria (Oran) with a population of 68,032. The city sits at an elevation of 531 feet (162 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.

Climate in Bir el Djir

Bir el Djir has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.8°C), the coldest is Jan (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 287 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.6°C / 56°F 10.5° / 16.6° 35.5
Feb 14.1°C / 57°F 11.2° / 17° 30.8
Mar 15.5°C / 60°F 12.9° / 18.1° 28.3
Apr 17.2°C / 63°F 14.8° / 19.6° 27.6
May 19.4°C / 67°F 17.3° / 21.5° 17.6
Jun 22.4°C / 72°F 20.4° / 24.5° 2.0
Jul 25°C / 77°F 23° / 26.9° 0.8
Aug 25.8°C / 78°F 23.8° / 27.8° 1.6
Sep 23.7°C / 75°F 21.6° / 25.8° 20.9
Oct 21°C / 70°F 18.5° / 23.6° 26.0
Nov 17.2°C / 63°F 14.4° / 20.1° 55.1
Dec 14.8°C / 59°F 11.7° / 17.9° 40.9
Bir el Djir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 531 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above Algeria avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation531 ft (162 m)
Area12.5 sq mi (32.5 km²)
Population Density5,430/sq mi
Coordinates35.7200°N, 0.5450°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"
62% below Algeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.01"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

220 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Feb 14, 2024.

Aug 18, 1994 8 km E of Sig, Algeria M5.9 46 km
Dec 22, 1999 9 km ENE of Beni Saf, Algeria M5.6 80 km
Jun 6, 2008 17 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M5.5 21 km
Jul 24, 2008 10 km NW of Bou Tlelis, Algeria M4.9 40 km
Jul 11, 2017 62 km NNW of Beni Saf, Algeria M4.8 103 km
May 22, 2014 21 km SE of Mostaganem, Algeria M4.8 71 km
Apr 23, 2018 10 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria M4.7 63 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 141 km
Dec 22, 1999 1 km SE of Beni Saf, Algeria M4.6 89 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km SE of Es Senia, Algeria M4.6 12 km
Feb 14, 2024 23 km N of Mascara, Algeria M4.6 60 km
Jun 26, 2022 14 km NW of Aïn el Bya, Algeria M4.6 26 km
Dec 10, 1998 11 km SE of Sig, Algeria M4.5 50 km
Jul 23, 2006 11 km NNE of Relizane, Algeria M4.5 105 km
Aug 18, 1994 7 km E of Sig, Algeria M4.5 44 km
Jun 6, 2008 13 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M4.5 14 km
Jul 23, 2006 7 km ENE of Relizane, Algeria M4.4 107 km
May 21, 2005 8 km W of El Malah, Algeria M4.4 69 km
Jul 16, 2022 60 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria M4.4 89 km
Jul 8, 2017 70 km NW of El Amria, Algeria M4.3 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1790 ORAN Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 5 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
June 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
November 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in Wettest
December 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in

Bir el Djir has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 51°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Bir el Djir

Institution Type Founded Website
C F P A College
Centre des Techniques Spatiales University Visit →
Institut Algérien du Pétrole University
Lycée technique College
مركز تكوين المهاني College

Schools in Bir el Djir

42 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CEM Bendaoud
C.E.M Bellazreg Mohamed "Aziz"
Ecole primaire Frendi Mohamed
CEM Cheraka Mohamed
Ecole primaire Mohamed Cheikh
École Primaire Merazi Rachid
CEM Yasmine 4. Benchaa mehieddine
École primaire Kedider Yamina
CEM Sidi El Bachir 2
Lycée Sidi El Bachir
Ecole Bekki Sebaa
Ecole
Ecole
Ecole Mahdjoub Kala
CEM
Ecole
Ecole Merrah Ali
Ecole primaire
مدرسة الشهيد بيلود خثير
Primaire
Cem Yasmin 4
Ecole primaire
École primaire Sabah 4
ESMRE
متوسطة احمد قادري
مدرسة سليماني محمد
متوسطة قطاري عاشور
Institut International de management INSIM Oran
École promaire Mohamed Boussoul
École primaire 1 akid lotfi
CEM Zach El taib
Lycée Omar El-Mokhtar
British Language Centre
CEM
مدرسة ثانوية
Lycée de Cité Essabah
متوسطة الشهيد زعزاع عبد الرحمان
Lycée Bouaziz Rabiaa
Ecole primaire
École primaire
CEM
Ecole
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Radio Stations near Bir el Djir

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Bir el Djir

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ahmed Zabana National Museum
Ahmed Zabana National Museum
Musée d'art moderne d'Oran
Musée d'art moderne d'Oran
Musée de l'artisanat
Musée de l'artisanat
Musée du Moudjahid
Musée du Moudjahid

Libraries in Bir el Djir

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
bibliotheque ibn sina0.0
bibliotheque ibn sina0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
م0.0
م0.0
مكتبة البلدية المجاهد ملقوان محمد0.0
مكتبة وهران0.0

Farmers Markets in Bir el Djir

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Arziw Market
Covered market
Covered market
Marché
Marché
Marché aux puces
Marché Couvert
Marché couvert
marché couvert
marché couvert
Marché couvert Es Senia
Marché couvert Es Senia
Marché de Arzew
Marché de Arzew
Marché de Arzew
Marché des Fruits et Legumes
Marché El Hamri
Marché hebdomadaire de vehicules
Marché Michelet
Marché petit lacla
Marché petit lacla
Marché Sidi Okba
Marché vestimentaire
Marché vestimentaire

Hotels in Bir el Djir

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

hôtel Hadil
Oran Le Meridien Hotel
Pivilège
Vendom Khaled
فندق المغرب العربي

Restaurants in Bir el Djir

17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bekhchi's
Coq oran
Coralia Restau- fishery Oran
Dany's Diner
Karaoké The Voice
Le Nautile
Le Quai des Saveurs
my chicken
O'malo food
PIZZERIA GARDEN
Pizzeria tacos
Popular restaurant reasonable prices
Restau Canastel
Restaurant OSTORA
Restaurant Universitaire Belgaid
Restaurant Universitaire Belgaid
سويت جي

Cafes in Bir el Djir

18 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

burgerci 1
café
Café de Paris
café dubai
Café Istamboule
Cafétéria Al Ahbab chez dakkouche
Cafétéria OK
Cafeteria Paris
Coffee shop In The Zone
Coffee Sidi Maarouf
La Fontaine
La selva d'or
La voile bleue
Les Bibans
Mascafé
Mordjane
TAT Turque
مقهى خميستي

Monuments in Bir el Djir

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rond-point Hai Es-Sabah

Clinics in Bir el Djir

14 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ar Rahman Clinic
Centre de transfusion sanguine
Clinique dentaire
Clinique Echourouk privée
Clinique El Hikma
clinique el mawloud
Gynecologue
Lotfi
Polyclinique
Polyclinique Akid lotfi
Polyclinique El Yasmine
SOLGENE
عيادة الأسنان زيان
عيادة وهران

Dentists in Bir el Djir

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Dentaire Bouchakour
DZ #5646633527

Bus Stations in Bir el Djir

5 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus station
DZ #6127110788
DZ #6127110789
Hassi Bounif-Hassi Ameur-BenyOkba
حي العقيد لطفي

Gas Stations in Bir el Djir

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DZ #4267416092
DZ #4267416093
DZ #450379099
DZ #5082757465
Station Service Naftal De Bouchikhi

Banks in Bir el Djir

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Société Générale Algérie
Société Générale Algérie

Shopping Malls in Bir el Djir

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palais d'or

Gyms in Bir el Djir

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GYM2000

Stadiums & Teams in Bir el Djir

TeamLeagueDivision
Ahmed Zabana Stadium
Arènes d'Oran
Habib Bouakeul Stadium
Miloud Hadefi Stadium
oum darmane
Stade
Stade
Stade Abdelkader Toula
Stade Bahi Ammar
Stade Benfreha Youcef
Stade Bessor
Stade Choupot
Stade de Basketball
Stade de football
Stade de Si El Bachir
stade douar cheraga
Stade Magenta
Stade Olympique Les Castors
Terminus
استاد
ملعب 3 عيادات
ملعب 3 عيادات
ملعب حي النجمة

Airports Near Bir el Djir

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International AirportORNLarge Airport
Ghriss AirportMUWMedium Airport
Oran Tafraoui AirportTAFMedium Airport
Bousfer Air BaseSmall Airport
Mostaganem AirportMQVSmall Airport
Sidi Bel Abbes AirportBFWSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bir el Djir

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Algérie Poste
Bureau de Poste
Bureau de poste
Bureau de poste
Bureau de poste Cité Ennour
La Poste

Treatment Centers in Bir el Djir

35 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Ar Rahman Clinic
Chiali vision
Clinique cherrak
Clinique El Abed
Clinique El Hikma
Clinique Fellaoucene traumatologie
Clinique Kara
Clinique médico chirurgicale EL ABRAR
Clinique ophtalmologique Hamou Boutlelis
Clinique Saint-Michel Pediatrie
Dr zitouni
Gambetta
Gynecologue
Ibn sina عيادة إبن سينا
Kara 1
Laboratoire centrale du CHU
Lotfi
Lotfi
Nour dc miziane
PMA center
Service de dermatologie
Service de psychiatrie
SOLGENE
Zerhouni
الحكيم بلخير محمد و الحكيمة بلخير عزوز سامية
العيادة الطبية المشور
المستشفى الجواري متعدد الخدمات
المولود
عيادة الأسنان زيان
عيادة الغوالم
عيادة بثينة
عيادة طبية
عيادة وهران
مصلحة الجراحة العامة الجناح 10
معالجة النطق السيدة مليكش

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bir el Djir

23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
El Abrar
Ibn Taimia
Mashallah - ما شاء الله
Masjid Al-Houda
Mosalah Fatima Zahraa
Mosque Ar Rahmane
Mosquée "El Nour"
Mosquée Al Fath
Mosquée Ali Ibn Abi Taleb
Mosquée Ali Ibn Al Talib
Mosquée El Houda
Mosquée El Qods
Mosquée Ettakoua
Mosquée Firdaous
Mosquée Khalil Ibrahim
Mosquée Larbi Tebessi
Msquée EL KADISSIA
أبو بكر الصديق
الزاوية البلقايدية
مسجد الإجابة
مسجد السلام
مسجد الوفاء
مسجد عشري بئر الجير

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Algiers
Elevation
92 m (302 ft)
Founded
1845
Postal Code
31038

Around Bir el Djir

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 97
Hospitals 8
Pharmacies 21
Restaurants 23
Cafes 33
Supermarkets 3
Banks 5
Hotels 5
Libraries 1
Parks 15
Police Stations 5
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 23

Things to See Near Bir el Djir

14 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (1)
  • • Plage du Cap Roux
🏰 Castles (11)
  • • Château Saint-Grégoire
  • • Fort lamoune
  • • Fort Lamoune
  • • Fort Lamoune
  • • Fort Saint André
  • + 6 more
⛰️ Peaks (2)
  • • Mont Murdjadjo
  • • Montagne des Lions

🇩🇿 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 Bir el Djir

What is the population of Bir el Djir?

Bir el Djir has a population of 68,032 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 5,430 people per square mile, spread across 12.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bir el Djir?

Bir el Djir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.3 inches.

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