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Bordj Ghdir, Algeria

Bordj Bou Arréridj · Algeria

Bordj Ghdir is a mid-size city in Bordj Bou Arréridj, Algeria with a population of 34,136. Elevation: 3,570 ft (1,088 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

34,136 Population 693/sq mi density
3,570 ft Elevation 1,088 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
17.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Algiers Timezone

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About Bordj Ghdir

Bordj Ghdir

Bordj Ghédir is a town and commune in Bordj Bou Arréridj Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census, it has a population of 23,289.

People

Population34,136
Density693/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain17.2 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation3,570 ft (1,088 m)
Population34,136
Population Density693 / sq mi
Elevation3,570 ft (1,088 m)
Coordinates35.9011°, 4.8981°
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers
Country🇩🇿 Algeria
State / ProvinceBordj Bou Arréridj
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation17.2 inches (436 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bordj Ghdir

Bordj Ghdir is a mid-size city in Algeria (Bordj Bou Arréridj) with a population of 34,136. The city sits at an elevation of 3,570 feet (1,088 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.

Climate in Bordj Ghdir

Bordj Ghdir 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.8°C / 44°F 2.1° / 11.5° 38.4
Feb 7.6°C / 46°F 2.5° / 12.7° 26.0
Mar 10.4°C / 51°F 4.9° / 15.9° 32.2
Apr 13.9°C / 57°F 7.8° / 20° 38.8
May 18.6°C / 65°F 11.8° / 25.3° 38.0
Jun 24°C / 75°F 16.6° / 31.5° 21.3
Jul 28°C / 82°F 20.3° / 35.6° 8.3
Aug 27.2°C / 81°F 19.6° / 34.8° 15.1
Sep 21.6°C / 71°F 15.3° / 28° 46.5
Oct 17.5°C / 64°F 11.7° / 23.3° 30.5
Nov 11.2°C / 52°F 6.5° / 15.8° 32.4
Dec 7.4°C / 45°F 3.2° / 11.5° 33.5
Bordj Ghdir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,570 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above Algeria avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,570 ft (1,088 m)
Area49.3 sq mi (127.6 km²)
Population Density693/sq mi
Coordinates35.9011°N, 4.8981°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"
55% below Algeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.01"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

376 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Mar 18, 2025.

Mar 18, 2021 21 km NNE of Bejaïa, Algeria M6.0 117 km
Nov 10, 2000 5 km S of el hed, Algeria M5.7 79 km
May 28, 2016 16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria M5.4 137 km
May 14, 2010 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria M5.3 70 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria M5.2 68 km
Aug 18, 2000 13 km SE of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria M5.2 34 km
Mar 20, 2006 23 km NW of BABOR - VILLE, Algeria M5.2 89 km
Mar 19, 2022 13 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.2 108 km
May 16, 2010 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria M5.1 85 km
Apr 2, 2006 29 km E of Dar Chioukh, Algeria M5.1 150 km
Nov 28, 2012 28 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.0 121 km
May 26, 2013 8 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.0 96 km
Mar 18, 2021 26 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.0 118 km
Mar 26, 2020 21 km WNW of Draa Klalouche, Algeria M5.0 78 km
May 19, 2013 16 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.0 95 km
Jan 24, 2020 17 km WSW of Jijel, Algeria M4.9 112 km
Nov 16, 2000 northern Algeria M4.9 85 km
May 31, 2016 northern Algeria M4.8 141 km
Mar 18, 2025 19 km SW of Lakhdaria, Algeria M4.8 144 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km WSW of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria M4.8 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2021 N. ALGERIA Earthquake 0.1 m 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 1.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 1.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in
September 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in

Bordj Ghdir has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Bordj Ghdir

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ثانوية أحمد بن درميع
مدرسة 18 فيفري حي النصر
متوسطة بشان لخضر
مركز التكوين المهني والتمهين بليمور(CFPA Belimour)
ثانوية 16 شهيد
مدرسة بشتة الطيب
مدرسة الشهيد خيتاتي احمد
متوسطة علي شخشوخ
مدرسة خبابة بلقاسم
ثانوية بوسام محمد الشريف
Lycée Malek Ben Nabi
متوسطة عبد الله بلكعلول اولاد لعياضي
المدرسة الإبتدائية الشهيد عمار بلالطة
مدرسة شرڨي علاوة حي الصفية
ثانوية أحمد خبابة
متوسطة صيودة الحسين
المدرسة الابتدائية : صيودة إبراهيم
المدرسة الابتدائية نقرش محمد شريف
مدرسة الشهيد حاجي علي
Ecole Said Ben Drimie
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Radio Stations near Bordj Ghdir

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Bordj Ghdir

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Al-Mujahid Museum
Musée de la Qalaa des Beni Hammad
المركز الثقافي الجامع الكبير

Libraries in Bordj Ghdir

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque centrale0.0
Bibliothèque d'el Anasser مكتبة البلدية0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Khennouf0.0
Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bordj Ghdir

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grand Marché de BBA
Marché hebdomadaire
Marché La gare
السوق اليومي
سوق الجملة

Castles in Bordj Ghdir

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kalaat Beni Hamad
قصر البحيرة

Clinics in Bordj Ghdir

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DZ #1382273208
العيادة متعددة الخدمات برج الغدير
قاعة علاج الشواثرة

Train Stations in Bordj Ghdir

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Berhoum

Bus Stations in Bordj Ghdir

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gare Routière de Bordj Ghedir

Gas Stations in Bordj Ghdir

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DZ #4705283979

Stadiums & Teams in Bordj Ghdir

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bordj Ghdir

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ain Arnat AirportQSFMedium Airport
Bou Saada AirportBUJMedium Airport

Post Offices in Bordj Ghdir

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
الوادي الأخضر

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Bordj Ghdir

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Al Qal'a of Beni HammadCultural1980

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bordj Ghdir

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mohamed El Bachir El Ibrahimi Mosque
Mosquée Abou Bakr Seddik
Mosquée Ali Ibn Abi Taleb مسجد علي بن ابي طالب"
Mosquée Omar Ibn Abdelaziz
المسجد العتيق
المسجد العتيق الشوادي
مسجد أبي بكر الصديق - الطبطابة
مسجد الدريمعات
مسجد القرية
مسجد النور
مسجد بلال ابن رباح
مسجد بلال بن رباح الشواثرة
مسجد صهيب الرومي
مسجد عبد الحميد ابن باديس
مسجد عبد الحميد بن باديس
مسجد عقبة بن نافع
مسجد مالك بن انس حي الصفية

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Algiers
Elevation
1,088 m (3,570 ft)
Postal Code
34004

🇩🇿 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Bordj Ghdir

Al Qal'a of Beni Hammad
Cultural · inscribed 1980
In a mountainous site of extraordinary beauty, the ruins of the first capital of the Hammadid emirs, founded in 1007 and demolished in 1152, provide an authentic picture of a fortified Muslim city. The mosque, whose prayer room has 13 aisles with eight bays, i...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bordj Ghdir

What is the population of Bordj Ghdir?

Bordj Ghdir has a population of 34,136 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 693 people per square mile, spread across 49.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bordj Ghdir?

Bordj Ghdir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.2 inches.

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