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El Achir, Algeria
Bordj Bou Arréridj · Algeria
El Achir is a large city in Bordj Bou Arréridj, Algeria with a population of 158,333. Elevation: 3,274 ft (998 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 158,333 |
| Population Density | 2,684 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,274 ft (998 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0639°, 4.6274° |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
| Country | 🇩🇿 Algeria |
| State / Province | Bordj Bou Arréridj |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 19.0 inches (482 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Achir
El Achir is a large city in Algeria (Bordj Bou Arréridj) with a population of 158,333. The city sits at an elevation of 3,274 feet (998 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.
Climate in El Achir
El Achir 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 | 58.6°F |
| 9% above Algeria avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,274 ft (998 m) |
| Area | 59.0 sq mi (152.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,684/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0639°N, 4.6274°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 | 150 km |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 3.8 m | 5 | 150 km |
| 2003 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2,287 | 134 km |
| 2003 | ALGIERS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 9 | 135 km |
| 2021 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 108 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in |
El Achir has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in El Achir
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| مركز التكوين المهني | College | — | — |
Schools in El Achir
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| شوقي رشيد | — | — | — | — |
| سعيدي السعيد | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Ammar Boudjellal Mebarek | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Ammar Boudjellal Mebarek | — | — | — | — |
| CEM | — | — | — | — |
| ثانوية هواري بومدين | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Coranique | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Segni Bellili | — | — | — | — |
| متوسطة عثماني عبد القادر | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Maiza Abderrahmane | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée de Toubou | — | — | — | — |
| ecole primaire | — | — | — | — |
| ecole primaire | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near El Achir
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in El Achir
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Mujahid Museum | ||||
| Musée de Jaram | ||||
| Musée de la Qalaa des Beni Hammad | ||||
| المركز الثقافي الجامع الكبير |
Libraries in El Achir
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque centrale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'el Anasser مكتبة البلدية | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Khennouf | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Achir
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Marché de BBA | |||||
| Marché elayachir | |||||
| Marché La gare | |||||
| السوق اليومي | |||||
| سوق الجملة |
Restaurants in El Achir
20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in El Achir
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in El Achir
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in El Achir
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Achir
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in El Achir
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in El Achir
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Achir
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 El Achir
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Algérie Poste | |
| Bureau de poste | |
| Bureau de Poste de Medjana |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Achir
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Mesquee el fath | |
| Mosquée Bilal Ibn Rabah | |
| Mosquée El Atik | |
| Mosquée Ennasr | |
| Mosquée Omar Ibn Abdulaziz | |
| Mosquee Zayd Ibn Haritha | |
| mosquee مسجد | |
| mosquee مسجد | |
| mosquee مسجد | |
| العيداني محمد أبوبكر الصديق | |
| مسجد عقبة بن نافع | |
| مسجد عمر بن الخطاب |
Quick Facts
Around El Achir
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near El Achir
14 places within 15 km
- • Djebel Bourandal
- • Djebel el Guettar
- • Djebel Makhamra
- • Djebel Oum Chouicha
- • Djebel Souta
- + 8 more
- • LAIDANI MBAREK.
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About El Achir
What is the population of El Achir?
El Achir has a population of 158,333 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 2,684 people per square mile, spread across 59.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Achir?
El Achir 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 80°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.0 inches.