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El Idrissia, Algeria

Djelfa · Algeria

El Idrissia is a small city in Djelfa, Algeria with a population of 29,856. Elevation: 3,510 ft (1,070 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

29,856 Population 203/sq mi density
3,510 ft Elevation 1,070 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
11.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Algiers Timezone

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About El Idrissia

El Idrissia is a town and commune in Djelfa Province, Algeria. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 29,856. It used to be known as Zenina, named after a wealthy woman who was married to a Roman officer called Serdoun. This name was given to the nearby mountain.

People

Population29,856
Density203/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain11.5 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation3,510 ft (1,070 m)
Population29,856
Population Density203 / sq mi
Elevation3,510 ft (1,070 m)
Coordinates34.4454°, 2.5275°
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers
Country🇩🇿 Algeria
State / ProvinceDjelfa
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation11.5 inches (293 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Idrissia

El Idrissia is a small city in Algeria (Djelfa) with a population of 29,856. The city sits at an elevation of 3,510 feet (1,070 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 11.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.

Climate in El Idrissia

El Idrissia has an average annual temperature of 17.1°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jul (30.5°C), the coldest is Jan (5.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 180 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.8°C / 42°F -3.5° / 18.8° 14.8
Feb 8.2°C / 47°F -1.9° / 22.8° 8.6
Mar 10.7°C / 51°F -1.6° / 25.3° 26.5
Apr 14.6°C / 58°F 2.1° / 29.5° 25.5
May 19.7°C / 67°F 5° / 34.8° 14.4
Jun 26.4°C / 80°F 12.5° / 40.3° 8.5
Jul 30.5°C / 87°F 17.3° / 41.8° 4.4
Aug 29.1°C / 84°F 16.6° / 40.8° 12.8
Sep 24°C / 75°F 11.3° / 37° 25.3
Oct 17.6°C / 64°F 6.9° / 31.1° 13.7
Nov 11.2°C / 52°F 1.5° / 24.6° 12.8
Dec 7.7°C / 46°F -2.1° / 21.2° 12.7
El Idrissia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 315 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 11.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,510 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above Algeria avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,510 ft (1,070 m)
Area147.2 sq mi (381.2 km²)
Population Density203/sq mi
Coordinates34.4454°N, 2.5275°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.5"
70% below Algeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 1.30"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.5 on May 18, 2012.

Apr 2, 2006 29 km E of Dar Chioukh, Algeria M5.1 127 km
Aug 7, 2006 29 km ESE of Dar Chioukh, Algeria M4.9 124 km
May 18, 2012 26 km WSW of Aflou, Algeria M4.5 80 km
Jan 10, 2007 32 km SSE of Birine, Algeria M4.2 123 km
May 14, 2008 9 km SW of Dar Chioukh, Algeria M4.1 92 km
May 3, 2006 37 km NW of ’Aïn el Melh, Algeria M4.1 140 km
Jun 1, 2004 10 km ESE of Aflou, Algeria M3.7 49 km
Jan 2, 2007 35 km NNW of Dar Chioukh, Algeria M3.7 107 km
Oct 27, 1995 22 km WNW of Mehdia daira de meghila, Algeria M3.6 148 km
Aug 14, 2004 25 km SSE of Theniet el Had, Algeria M2.9 140 km
Jul 29, 2001 31 km SE of Theniet el Had, Algeria M2.6 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 0.9 in
March 49°F (10°C) 1.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in
November 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in

El Idrissia has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.3").

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Schools in El Idrissia

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
اكمالية بن بوزيد عمار
Technicum
ابتدائية حنيشي قويدر
ابتدائية خالدي مخلوف
متوسطة طاهري عبد القادر
مركز التكوين المهني و التمهين
ابتدائية زفزافي بوبكر
متوسطة طارق بن زياد
ثانوية بن عمران ثامر
ثانوية زاقز
متقن عبد المومن علي
Ecole primaire Tahri Abderrahmen
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Radio Stations near El Idrissia

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Farmers Markets in El Idrissia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
السوق الأسبوعي

Restaurants in El Idrissia

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Resto
Resto
Resto
Resto
Resto

Cafes in El Idrissia

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café
مقهى كريبيعة

Cinemas in El Idrissia

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

قاعة السينما

Clinics in El Idrissia

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

عيادة متعددة الخدمات

Bus Stations in El Idrissia

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

محطة النقل

Gas Stations in El Idrissia

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DZ #13677241075
DZ #1492556784
DZ #3855958830
DZ #4393805749

Gyms in El Idrissia

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DZ #476905271

Airports Near El Idrissia

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laghouat - Molay Ahmed Medeghri AirportLOOMedium Airport

Post Offices in El Idrissia

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Centre postal
بريد الحزائر

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Idrissia

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosquée El Atik Tahri Si ALI
مسجد الحسن
مسجد الخلفاء الراشدين

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 El Idrissia

What is the population of El Idrissia?

El Idrissia has a population of 29,856 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 203 people per square mile, spread across 147.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Idrissia?

El Idrissia 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 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.5 inches.

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