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Saïda, Algeria

Saida · Algeria

Saïda is a large city in Saida, Algeria with a population of 142,497. Elevation: 2,756 ft (840 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

142,497 Population 4,880/sq mi density
2,756 ft Elevation 840 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
12.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Algiers Timezone

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People

Population142,497
Density4,880/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain12.9 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation2,756 ft (840 m)
Population142,497
Population Density4,880 / sq mi
Elevation2,756 ft (840 m)
Coordinates34.8303°, 0.1517°
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers
Country🇩🇿 Algeria
State / ProvinceSaida
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation12.9 inches (328 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Saïda

Saïda is a large city in Algeria (Saida) with a population of 142,497. The city sits at an elevation of 2,756 feet (840 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.

Climate in Saïda

Saïda has an average annual temperature of 17.1°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.5°C), the coldest is Jan (8.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 366 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.6°C / 47°F 2.9° / 14.3° 38.6
Feb 9.2°C / 49°F 3° / 15.3° 38.1
Mar 12°C / 54°F 5.5° / 18.6° 40.9
Apr 14.4°C / 58°F 7.2° / 21.7° 39.5
May 18.5°C / 65°F 10.7° / 26.4° 30.4
Jun 23.5°C / 74°F 14.8° / 32.2° 10.8
Jul 27.5°C / 82°F 18.5° / 36.5° 6.8
Aug 27.5°C / 82°F 18.8° / 36.2° 10.4
Sep 22.8°C / 73°F 15.3° / 30.3° 26.1
Oct 18.8°C / 66°F 11.9° / 25.7° 43.1
Nov 12.7°C / 55°F 7.2° / 18.2° 44.8
Dec 9.6°C / 49°F 4.3° / 14.9° 36.0
Saïda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 313 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 12.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,756 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above Algeria avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,756 ft (840 m)
Area29.2 sq mi (75.6 km²)
Population Density4,880/sq mi
Coordinates34.8303°N, 0.1517°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.9"
66% below Algeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

153 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Feb 14, 2024.

Aug 18, 1994 8 km E of Sig, Algeria M5.9 80 km
Dec 22, 1999 9 km ENE of Beni Saf, Algeria M5.6 141 km
Jun 6, 2008 17 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M5.5 138 km
Jul 24, 2008 10 km NW of Bou Tlelis, Algeria M4.9 136 km
May 22, 2014 21 km SE of Mostaganem, Algeria M4.8 107 km
Apr 23, 2018 10 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria M4.7 132 km
Jun 26, 2022 14 km NW of Aïn el Bya, Algeria M4.6 130 km
Dec 22, 1999 1 km SE of Beni Saf, Algeria M4.6 148 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km SE of Es Senia, Algeria M4.6 109 km
Feb 14, 2024 23 km N of Mascara, Algeria M4.6 86 km
Jun 6, 2008 13 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M4.5 132 km
Jul 23, 2006 11 km NNE of Relizane, Algeria M4.5 119 km
Dec 10, 1998 11 km SE of Sig, Algeria M4.5 74 km
Aug 18, 1994 7 km E of Sig, Algeria M4.5 82 km
May 21, 2005 8 km W of El Malah, Algeria M4.4 136 km
Jul 23, 2006 7 km ENE of Relizane, Algeria M4.4 112 km
Jan 9, 2008 23 km NNE of Tiaret, Algeria M4.3 140 km
Jul 7, 2005 1 km SSW of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M4.3 126 km
Dec 1, 1997 9 km NNE of Aïn el Bya, Algeria M4.3 123 km
May 2, 2013 23 km ESE of Aïn el Bya, Algeria M4.2 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 3,000 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
March 51°F (10°C) 1.6 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
September 71°F (21°C) 0.9 in
October 62°F (16°C) 1.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in

Saïda has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Saïda

Institution Type Founded Website
Campus annexe de l'Université de Saida University - ,
CFPA College - ,
Ecole de Formation Paramédicale de Saida College - ,
University of Saida University - Visit →
جامعة سعيدة University - Visit →
معهد College - ,
معهد الاساتذة College - ,

Schools in Saïda

27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée Ibn Sahnoun Rachidi ثانوية ابن سحنون الراشدي - - - -
Lycée Touhami Mustapha - - - -
CEM Kefir Mustapha - - - -
الثانوية التقنية - - - -
CEM Mouloud Feraoun - - - -
Ecole Primaire Mouloud Feraoun - - - -
متوسطة خديجة - - - -
Ecole primaire Amir Abdelkader - - - -
Ecole Primaire Chahrouri Abdelkrim - - - -
متوسطة شاوش عبد الكريم - - - -
ثانوية بوعمامة - - - -
Lycée La Cité - - - -
ثانوية عبد المؤمن - - - -
CEM Midjaji - - - -
متوسطة بلقصير عبد القادر - - - -
Ecole Primaire Benasef Mahmoud - - - -
CEM Reffas Brahim - - - -
Primaire Aimer Mohamed - - - -
CEM - - - -
Technicum - - - -
متوسطة الشهيذ عرابي محمد - - - -
Abdulhamid ibnu badis - - - -
علال مدغري - - - -
primaire - - - -
lycée chaouch - - - -
CEM EL Mokrani - - - -
Cem Bouraguag laredj - - - -
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Radio Stations near Saïda

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Saïda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de l'Université0.0
مكتبة المطالعة العمومية وانزار عبد الكريم0.0

Farmers Markets in Saïda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Couvert Saida

Hotels in Saïda

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel des Eaux Thermales
Hôtel Forsane
Hôtel Hammam Rabi
فندق المرجان
نزل عزوز
نزل مامي

Restaurants in Saïda

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moonlight & Lounges
Resto
مطعم بيتزا سويفت

Cafes in Saïda

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Mouloudia
Mezaita
مقهى 5 يوليو

Cinemas in Saïda

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma El Fath
دنيازاد

Castles in Saïda

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Djeladjel Hamid

Clinics in Saïda

8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Cardiologique Aouchiche
DZ #4401882598
EPSP Sidi Gacem
Polyclinique
Polyclinique Lamarine
Polyclinique Sid El Chikh عيادة سيدي الشيخ
Urgences
مركز الصحة

Veterinaries in Saïda

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DZ #3214535536
DZ #3214635103

Train Stations in Saïda

6 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Saida
Saïda
Saïda
Saïda
Sidi Amar
Sidi Boubekeur

Bus Stations in Saïda

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DZ #304217780
Transport Intercommunal Rural

Gas Stations in Saïda

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DZ #303856191
DZ #315292544
DZ #315346503
DZ #4403272289
محطة بنزين

Banks in Saïda

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BCA
BEA
بنك الفلاحة
بنك الفلاحة

Shopping Malls in Saïda

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre Commercial

Gyms in Saïda

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eva Fitness Club®

Stadiums & Teams in Saïda

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Saïda

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ghriss AirportMUWMedium Airport
Oran Tafraoui AirportTAFMedium Airport
Saïda Airport-Small Airport
Sidi Bel Abbes AirportBFWSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saïda

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste
La Grande Poste de Saida
بريد الجزائر
مكتب البريد 5 يوليو
مكتب البريد حي النصر ،سعيدة

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saïda

23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
masdjid el salam
Masjid Ennour
Masjid Tarek ibn Ziyad
Mosquée Atiq
Mosquée Emir Abelkader
خالي محمد الماحي
مسجد أبو الحسن الشاذلي
مسجد أبو بكر الصديق
مسجد أبو ذر الغفاري
مسجد أبو هريرة
مسجد الأنصار
مسجد الحسن البصري
مسجد الخلفاء الراشدون
مسجد السلام
مسجد القدس
مسجد النهضة
مسجد بو قادة
مسجد حذيفة بن اليمان
مسجد حمزة بن عبد المطلب
مسجد خالد ابن الوليد
مسجد عبد الحميد إبن باديس
مسجد عبد الرحمن بن عوف
مسجد عقبة بن نافع

Explore Near Saïda

Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Algiers

Around Saïda

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 52
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 5
Restaurants 3
Cafes 5
Banks 3
Hotels 3
Police Stations 4
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 7

Things to See Near Saïda

1 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Djeladjel Hamid

🇩🇿 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 Saïda

What is the population of Saïda?

Saïda has a population of 142,497 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 4,880 people per square mile, spread across 29.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saïda?

Saïda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.9 inches.

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