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Bordj Bou Arreridj, Algeria
Bordj Bou Arréridj · Algeria
Bordj Bou Arreridj is a large city in Bordj Bou Arréridj, Algeria with a population of 158,812. Elevation: 2,972 ft (906 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bordj Bou Arreridj
Bordj Bou Arréridj is the capital city of Bordj Bou Arréridj Province, Algeria. According to the 2008 estimation, its population was 168,346. It is situated 148 miles by road east of Algiers, near the Hodna Massif in the southern Kabylie Mountains, at an elevation of 916 metres.
People
Climate
| Population | 158,812 |
| Population Density | 5,072 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,972 ft (906 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0739°, 4.7614° |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
| Country | 🇩🇿 Algeria |
| State / Province | Bordj Bou Arréridj |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.1 inches (408 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bordj Bou Arreridj
Bordj Bou Arreridj is a large city in Algeria (Bordj Bou Arréridj) with a population of 158,812. The city sits at an elevation of 2,972 feet (906 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.
Climate in Bordj Bou Arreridj
Bordj Bou Arreridj has an average annual temperature of 16.2°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (28°C), the coldest is Jan (6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 361 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above Algeria avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,972 ft (906 m) |
| Area | 31.3 sq mi (81.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,072/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0739°N, 4.7614°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 | 142 km |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 3.8 m | 5 | 142 km |
| 2003 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2,287 | 141 km |
| 2003 | ALGIERS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 9 | 143 km |
| 2021 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 101 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 1.6 in |
Bordj Bou Arreridj has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Bordj Bou Arreridj
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachir El Ibrahimi University | University | — | Visit → |
| CEM Abdelkrim | College | — | — |
| Centre de Formation Professionel Mhamed Hammouche | College | — | — |
| CFPA | College | — | — |
| CFPA | College | — | — |
| CFPA | College | — | — |
| CFPA | College | — | — |
| CFPA | College | — | — |
| CFPA Chetouh Bouzid Med | College | — | — |
| CFPA Frères Messaad | College | — | — |
| Faculté des Sciences et de la Technologie | University | — | — |
| Faculté des sciences humaines et sociales et des langues | University | — | — |
| Institut d'electronique | University | — | — |
| Institut National Spécialisé de Formation Professionnelle BB1 | College | — | — |
| Université de Bordj Bou Arreridj | University | — | — |
| المعهد الوطني للتكوين العالي شبه طبي | College | — | — |
| مدرسة خاصة لتعليم اللغات | College | — | — |
| مدرسة خاصة لتعليم اللغات | College | — | — |
| مركز التكوين للشرطة | College | — | — |
Schools in Bordj Bou Arreridj
69+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEM Touati Ahmed | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Senoussi Cherif | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Benkalha Laid | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Abdelkader Belaref | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Bouderouaz El Amri | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Louail El Djoudi | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Omar Aouchiche | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Nouioua Cherif | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Ali Madoui | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Ibn Badis | — | — | — | — |
| École 20 Août 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| ثانوية عبد المجيد بورزق | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Traikia Hocine | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée El Mokrani | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Belahoual Larbi | — | — | — | — |
| CEM 11 Décembre 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Lotissement 1044 LOTS | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Cité 680 Logements | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Touhami Abderrhamane | — | — | — | — |
| مركز تكوين المهني | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Ben Ahmed Mohamed | — | — | — | — |
| ابتدائية المجاهد المتوفي شنيني ابراهيم بن موسى | — | — | — | — |
| ثانوية محمادي أحمد | — | — | — | — |
| متوسطة بلواعر بلقاسم | — | — | — | — |
| المدرسة الابتدائية محمد وافي | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة بلواعر عبد الله | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة الشهيد خليفي عبد القادر | — | — | — | — |
| École Primaire Zaoui Moussa | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة بودرواز | — | — | — | — |
| متوسطة علوش عمر | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Ferhat Abbas | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة قاسمي حمدان | — | — | — | — |
| Technicum Aïssa Hamitouche | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Zioui Mohamed | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Malika Gaid | — | — | — | — |
| CEM | — | — | — | — |
| المدرسة الابتدائية العربي تبسي | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة خاصة لتعليم اللغات | — | — | — | — |
| Business school | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Touhami Abderrahman | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة ضديقي | — | — | — | — |
| روضة جمال الدين | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة خاصة لتعليم اللغات | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة خاصة لتعليم اللغات | — | — | — | — |
| متوسطة سعودي العيد | — | — | — | — |
| CEM-Belarbi Baabouche | — | — | — | — |
| ثانوية عبد الحميد آخروف | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée de 18 Février Elhamadia | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Abdelkader drici | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة ابتدائية | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire | — | — | — | — |
| مركز الأمل للارطفونيا والتوحد | — | — | — | — |
| École Guendouz Abdelkader | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Fréres Lourak Larbi et Ali | — | — | — | — |
| École 8 Mai 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Adjil Djoudi | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Hadadi Khaled | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Mohammed Bengharbi | — | — | — | — |
| المدرسة الإكمالية حمداني لحسن | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة سغيني بلال | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة فارس الحسين | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Mouloud Kacem Nait Belkacem | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Benaaza Derradj | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Benkahla Ahmed | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Azouz AEK | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée 1 Novembre 1954 | — | — | — | — |
| متوسطة صفصاف ابراهيم | — | — | — | — |
| ثانوية السعيد زروقي | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة إبتدائية خاصة | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bordj Bou Arreridj
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Bordj Bou Arreridj
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Mujahid Museum | ||||
| Musée de Jaram | ||||
| المركز الثقافي الجامع الكبير |
Libraries in Bordj Bou Arreridj
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque centrale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'el Anasser مكتبة البلدية | 0.0 | |||||
| Khennouf | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bordj Bou Arreridj
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Marché de BBA | |||||
| Marché elayachir | |||||
| Marché La gare | |||||
| السوق اليومي | |||||
| سوق الجملة |
Hotels in Bordj Bou Arreridj
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bordj Bou Arreridj
54 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bordj Bou Arreridj
15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Bordj Bou Arreridj
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Bordj Bou Arreridj
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Bordj Bou Arreridj
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Bordj Bou Arreridj
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bordj Bou Arreridj
30 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bordj Bou Arreridj
7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Bordj Bou Arreridj
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bordj Bou Arreridj
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bordj Bou Arreridj
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bordj Bou Arreridj
25 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bordj Bou Arreridj
19 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Bordj Bou Arreridj
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bordj Bou Arreridj
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bordj Bou Arreridj
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bordj Bou Arreridj
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport | BJA | Large Airport |
| Ain Arnat Airport | QSF | Medium Airport |
| Bou Saada Airport | BUJ | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Bordj Bou Arreridj
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| bureau de poste | |
| Bureau de poste | |
| Bureau de poste | |
| Bureau de poste 1044 | |
| Grande Poste de BBA | |
| مركز البريد و المواصلات الحمادية | |
| مكتب بريد |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Bordj Bou Arreridj
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kalaat Beni Hamad |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bordj Bou Arreridj
37 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ibn Badis Mosque | |
| Masdjid | |
| Masdjid al-Imam Malik | |
| Masdjid مصلى | |
| Masjid Abu Bakr Essedik | |
| Mosquée Ali Ibn Abi Talib | |
| Mosquée Athmane Ibn Afane | |
| Mosquée Hamza | |
| Mosquée Ibrahim Al Khalil | |
| Mosquée Okba Ibn Nafaâ | |
| Mosquée Omar Ben Abdelaziz | |
| Mosquée Tarek Ibn Ziad | |
| Mosques El Sounna | |
| The antique mosque | |
| الامام مالك ابن انس | |
| الزاوية | |
| عمر بن الخطاب | |
| مسجد | |
| مسجد | |
| مسجد أبي ذَر الغفاري |
Quick Facts
Around Bordj Bou Arreridj
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Bordj Bou Arreridj
8 places within 15 km
- • Chouf Ensour
- • Djebel el Guettar
- • Djebel Makhamra
- • Draa Bouachira
- • Draa el Gaid
- + 2 more
- • LAIDANI MBAREK.
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What is the population of Bordj Bou Arreridj?
Bordj Bou Arreridj has a population of 158,812 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 5,072 people per square mile, spread across 31.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bordj Bou Arreridj?
Bordj Bou Arreridj enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.1 inches.