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Bordj Zemoura, Algeria

Bordj Bou Arréridj · Algeria

Bordj Zemoura is a small city in Bordj Bou Arréridj, Algeria with a population of 19,782. Elevation: 3,422 ft (1,043 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

19,782 Population 580/sq mi density
3,422 ft Elevation 1,043 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
20.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Algiers Timezone

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About Bordj Zemoura

Bordj Zemoura

Bordj Zemoura is a town and commune in Bordj Bou Arréridj Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 11,726.

People

Population19,782
Density580/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain20.7 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation3,422 ft (1,043 m)
Population19,782
Population Density580 / sq mi
Elevation3,422 ft (1,043 m)
Coordinates36.2746°, 4.8567°
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers
Country🇩🇿 Algeria
State / ProvinceBordj Bou Arréridj
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation20.7 inches (525 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bordj Zemoura

Bordj Zemoura is a small city in Algeria (Bordj Bou Arréridj) with a population of 19,782. The city sits at an elevation of 3,422 feet (1,043 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.

Climate in Bordj Zemoura

Bordj Zemoura 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 Zemoura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 298 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 20.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,422 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above Algeria avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,422 ft (1,043 m)
Area34.1 sq mi (88.4 km²)
Population Density580/sq mi
Coordinates36.2746°N, 4.8567°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.7"
46% below Algeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

541 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 M6.8 133 km
Mar 18, 2021 21 km NNE of Bejaïa, Algeria M6.0 78 km
May 27, 2003 northern Algeria M5.8 136 km
Nov 10, 2000 5 km S of el hed, Algeria M5.7 37 km
May 21, 2003 10 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria M5.7 121 km
May 28, 2016 16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria M5.4 121 km
May 14, 2010 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria M5.3 78 km
May 22, 2003 12 km N of Dellys, Algeria M5.2 118 km
Mar 20, 2006 23 km NW of BABOR - VILLE, Algeria M5.2 57 km
May 29, 2003 7 km ENE of Aïn Taya, Algeria M5.2 147 km
Aug 18, 2000 13 km SE of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria M5.2 14 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria M5.2 73 km
Mar 19, 2022 13 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.2 70 km
May 21, 2003 22 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria M5.1 133 km
May 22, 2003 30 km NW of Dellys, Algeria M5.1 141 km
May 16, 2010 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria M5.1 86 km
Mar 18, 2021 26 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.0 82 km
May 26, 2013 8 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.0 59 km
May 19, 2013 16 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.0 60 km
Nov 28, 2012 28 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.0 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 8 119 km
1856 SEA OF ALBORAN Earthquake 3.8 m 5 119 km
2003 N. ALGERIA Earthquake 3.0 m 2,287 133 km
2003 ALGIERS Earthquake 0.1 m 9 136 km
2021 N. ALGERIA Earthquake 0.1 m 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 44°F (6°C) 2.0 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in

Bordj Zemoura has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Bordj Zemoura

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole Abdelhamid Ben Badis
CEM Midouni Mohamed Cherif
Primaire Mohamed Chamlel
CEM
Ecole Mokhtar Oughlissi
Lycée Arezki Kahal
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Museums in Bordj Zemoura

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Al-Mujahid Museum
La mairie
Musée de Jaram
المركز الثقافي الجامع الكبير

Libraries in Bordj Zemoura

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque centrale0.0
Bibliothèque Communale de Bouhamza0.0
Bibliothèque d'el Anasser مكتبة البلدية0.0
Khennouf0.0
Municipal Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bordj Zemoura

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grand Marché de BBA
Maché Hebdomadaire
Marché Couvert
Marché elayachir
Marché La gare
السوق اليومي
سوق الجملة

Clinics in Bordj Zemoura

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DZ #911051692
Polyclinique Chahid Berkane

Gas Stations in Bordj Zemoura

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DZ #10268661121
Station service Guenzet

Stadiums & Teams in Bordj Zemoura

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bordj Zemoura

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Soummam–Abane Ramdane AirportBJALarge Airport
Ain Arnat AirportQSFMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bordj Zemoura

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Djamaâ n Bellout
Djeddi Yaala
Khubayb ibn Adiy
Mosquée Bouhidousse
Mosquée El Qods
Mosquée Ouqarri
Sidi Ahmida
Sidi Mohand Ou Yahia
مسجد أبي بكر الصديق

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 Bordj Zemoura

What is the population of Bordj Zemoura?

Bordj Zemoura has a population of 19,782 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 580 people per square mile, spread across 34.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bordj Zemoura?

Bordj Zemoura 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 79°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.7 inches.

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