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Mostaganem, Algeria
Mostaganem · Algeria
Mostaganem is a large city in Mostaganem, Algeria with a population of 162,885. Elevation: 335 ft (102 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mostaganem
Mostaganem is a Mediterranean sea port and capital city of Mostaganem province, in the northwest of Algeria in the Gulf of Arzew. Founded in the 11th century as Murustage, the city is 72 kilometres (45 mi) ENE of Oran and has origins dating back to Punic and Roman times. In 1516, it was captured by the Ottoman admiral Barbarossa and became a center for Mediterranean Sea corsairs, as well as a commercial port. By 1700, it had come under Ottoman rule. In 1833, the city was taken by France and a garrison established. Algeria became independent in 1962. It is the second-largest city in the country's northwest, after Oran, and Algeria's fourth-largest port city with 406,190 inhabitants as of the 2019 census.
People
Climate
| Population | 162,885 |
| Population Density | 8,435 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9312°, 0.0892° |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
| Country | 🇩🇿 Algeria |
| State / Province | Mostaganem |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 13.7 inches (348 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mostaganem
Mostaganem is a large city in Algeria (Mostaganem) with a population of 162,885. The city sits at an elevation of 335 feet (102 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.
Climate in Mostaganem
Mostaganem has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.2°C), the coldest is Jan (11.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 393 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above Algeria avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Area | 19.3 sq mi (50.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,435/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9312°N, 0.0892°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1790 | ORAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 67 km |
| 1980 | EL ASNAM | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.7 m | 5,000 | 119 km |
| 1954 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.3 m | 1,243 | 141 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
Mostaganem has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Mostaganem
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attahadi Academy | College | - | , |
| CFPA | College | - | , |
| CFPA de Kharouba | College | - | , |
| Département d'architecture | University | - | , |
| Ecole Paramédicale | College | - | , |
| Ecole Préparatoire Nationale en Sciences de la Nature et de la Vie | University | - | , |
| Faculté de médecine | University | - | , |
| Faculté des sciences économiques commerciales et de gestion | University | - | , |
| FSEI Université Site II | University | - | , |
| Institut d'éducation physique et sportive | College | - | , |
| Institut National Spécialisé de la Formation professionnelle Ben Saber Afif | College | - | , |
| Université de Mostaganem - Faculté de Droit et des sciences politiques | University | - | , |
| Université de Mostaganem - Faculté des Sciences Exactes et Informatique | University | - | , |
| Université de Mostaganem - ITA | University | - | , |
| مركز تعليم الخياطة للبنات | College | - | , |
Schools in Mostaganem
35 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole Primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Ibn Khaldoun | - | - | - | - |
| CEM Zaddour Mohamed | - | - | - | - |
| ITE | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Abdelkader Lahlou | - | - | - | - |
| CEM | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Ould Kablia Saliha | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Yazib Moussa | - | - | - | - |
| CEM Ould nourin | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Zarouki Cheikh Bendine | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Technique Ben Galla Touati | - | - | - | - |
| CEM Zaghloul | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole | - | - | - | - |
| CEM | - | - | - | - |
| École de la Protection Civile de Mostaganem | - | - | - | - |
| CEM Ghanisa Lahcene | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Idrissi Snoussi | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Latroch Djilali | - | - | - | - |
| CEM Ibn Saadoune Menaouer | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole régionale des Beaux-Arts | - | - | - | - |
| Lycee Gebli | - | - | - | - |
| Lycee Azroug Kaddar | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire Ben Moussa Kaddour | - | - | - | - |
| Technicum Mohamed Ben Ahmed Abdelghani | - | - | - | - |
| Technicum | - | - | - | - |
| CEM | - | - | - | - |
| CEM Ibn Sina | - | - | - | - |
| E.T.F.I.M MOSTAGANEM | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Hammou Athmane | - | - | - | - |
| زغلول | - | - | - | - |
| الحصاينية | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة ابتدائية | - | - | - | - |
| CENTRE POUR HANDICAPES MENTAUX | - | - | - | - |
| École Mouloud Feraoun | - | - | - | - |
| École Cheikh Abderahmane Dissi | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Mostaganem
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Mostaganem
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musée | ||||
| Musée Dar El Kaid | ||||
| Musée du Moudjahid |
Libraries in Mostaganem
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mostaganem
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché Couvert |
Hotels in Mostaganem
23 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mostaganem
12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mostaganem
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Mostaganem
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Mostaganem
5 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Mostaganem
4 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Mostaganem
2 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Mostaganem
27 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Mostaganem
6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Mostaganem
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Mostaganem
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Mostaganem
13 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mostaganem
17 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mostaganem
18 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Mostaganem
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mostaganem
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Mostaganem
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport | ORN | Large Airport |
| Ghriss Airport | MUW | Medium Airport |
| Oran Tafraoui Airport | TAF | Medium Airport |
| Relizane Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Mostaganem Airport | MQV | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mostaganem
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bureau de Poste | |
| Bureau de Poste BERBER-SENIA | |
| بريد الحضانة | |
| بريد وادي الحدائق | |
| متيجي سوق ليل | |
| مكتب البريد حي 5 يوليو |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mostaganem
26 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Masjid Taouba | |
| Mosqué badr | |
| Mosqué Fakhr Eddine Arrazi | |
| Mosquée | |
| Mosquée Abi Dhar Al-Ghifari | |
| Mosquée Al 3ouina | |
| Mosquée Al-Islah | |
| Mosquée Al-Taqwa | |
| Mosquée El Kawther | |
| Mosquée Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib | |
| mosquee Hassanain | |
| mosquée Klouaa Charef | |
| mosquée Malik Ibn Anas | |
| Mosquée Merinide | |
| Mosquée Mustapha Elramassi | |
| Mosquée Salah Eddine el-Ayyoubi | |
| nouvelle mosquée | |
| Salle de prière | |
| Sidi Belkacem | |
| Sidi Harrag |
Explore Near Mostaganem
Quick Facts
Around Mostaganem
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Mostaganem
10 places within 15 km
- • Les Sablettes
- • Plage Cheliff
- • Plage Sakhra
- • Plage Sonagther
- • Plage Sonagther 2
- • Cité zagheloul f
- • Fort Turc
- • 34 - Spectacle De Danse
- • 35 - Club De Comédie
- • 36 - Le Petit Picasso
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What is the population of Mostaganem?
Mostaganem has a population of 162,885 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 8,435 people per square mile, spread across 19.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mostaganem?
Mostaganem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.7 inches.