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Chlef, Algeria
Chlef · Algeria
Chlef is a large city in Chlef, Algeria with a population of 178,616. Elevation: 381 ft (116 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chlef
Chlef is the capital of Chlef Province, Algeria. Located in the north of Algeria, 200 kilometres (120 mi) west of the capital, Algiers, it was founded in 1843, as Orléansville, on the ruins of Roman Castellum Tingitanum. In 1962, it was renamed al-Asnam, but after the devastating earthquake on October 10, 1980, it has borne its present name, Chlef, which is derived from the name of the Chelif River, the longest river in Algeria.
People
Climate
| Population | 178,616 |
| Population Density | 2,371 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1653°, 1.3345° |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
| Country | 🇩🇿 Algeria |
| State / Province | Chlef |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.2 inches (437 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chlef
Chlef is a large city in Algeria (Chlef) with a population of 178,616. The city sits at an elevation of 381 feet (116 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.
Climate in Chlef
Chlef has an average annual temperature of 20°C (68°F). The hottest month is Jul (30.3°C), the coldest is Jan (11.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 391 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above Algeria avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Area | 75.3 sq mi (195.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,371/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1653°N, 1.3345°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.7 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1980 | EL ASNAM | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.7 m | 5,000 | 5 km |
| 1954 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.3 m | 1,243 | 26 km |
| 1891 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | - | 36 | 56 km |
| 1802 | HARBOUR OF ALGIERS | Earthquake | - | - | 145 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in |
Chlef has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Chlef
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFPA | College | - | , |
| CFPA de BOUKADIR | College | - | , |
| Delta School | College | - | Visit → |
| Faculté des Sciences Exactes et Informatique | University | - | Visit → |
| Institut de musique El Hachemi Guerouabi | University | - | , |
| porte principale | University | - | , |
| Université Hassiba Ben Bouali | University | - | , |
| Université Hassiba Ben Bouali | University | - | , |
| جامعة حسيبة بن بوعلي | University | - | Visit → |
| كلية الحقوق والعلوم السياسية | College | - | , |
Schools in Chlef
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire el hamadia | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Sahnin Ali | - | - | - | - |
| CEM | - | - | - | - |
| Dahmani Djillali Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة التعليم الثانوي الونشريسي | - | - | - | - |
| Meddah Ahmed Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Primaire du Cinquantième anniversaire de l'indépendance | - | - | - | - |
| CEM | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Islamique El Maâhed | - | - | - | - |
| متوسطة أحمد صالح بن قاسم | - | - | - | - |
| حميدي احمد | - | - | - | - |
| Primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Djilali Bounama High School | - | - | - | - |
| November 1st Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Cherif Kaddour Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| National Office for Distance Education and Training ONEFD | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chlef
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Chlef
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musée Regional de Chlef المتحف الإقليمي الشليف |
Libraries in Chlef
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة البلدية | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الشيخ البوخنوسي | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chlef
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché Couvert | |||||
| سوق |
Hotels in Chlef
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chlef
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chlef
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Chlef
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Chlef
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chlef
8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Chlef
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Chlef
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Chlef
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Chlef
9 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chlef
11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chlef
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Chlef
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Chlef
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chlef
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chlef
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chlef Aboubakr Belkaid International Airport | CFK | Large Airport |
| Relizane Airport | - | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Chlef
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bureau de poste | |
| Bureau de poste | |
| Bureau de Poste de Chlef | |
| لالا عودة |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chlef
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Grande Mosquée de Chlef | |
| la ferme (firem) | |
| Masjid | |
| Masjid | |
| mosque | |
| mosque el kods | |
| Mosque ELHAQU | |
| Mosquée Salman El Farissi | |
| Omar Ibn El Khattab | |
| المسجد الكبير | |
| مسجد ابوبكر الصديق | |
| مسجد الرحمن | |
| مسجد الفاتح أم الذروع | |
| مسجد الفرقان | |
| مسجد الكوثر | |
| مصلى حي المصالحة الوطنية |
Quick Facts
Around Chlef
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇩🇿 About Algeria
Frequently Asked Questions About Chlef
What is the population of Chlef?
Chlef has a population of 178,616 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 2,371 people per square mile, spread across 75.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chlef?
Chlef enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.2 inches.