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Sfizef, Algeria

Sidi Bel Abbès · Algeria

Sfizef is a small city in Sidi Bel Abbès, Algeria with a population of 27,914. Elevation: 1,808 ft (551 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

27,914 Population 433/sq mi density
1,808 ft Elevation 551 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
17.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Algiers Timezone

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People

Population27,914
Density433/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain17.4 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation1,808 ft (551 m)
Population27,914
Population Density433 / sq mi
Elevation1,808 ft (551 m)
Coordinates35.2346°, -0.2444°
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers
Country🇩🇿 Algeria
State / ProvinceSidi Bel Abbès
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation17.4 inches (442 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sfizef

Sfizef is a small city in Algeria (Sidi Bel Abbès) with a population of 27,914. The city sits at an elevation of 1,808 feet (551 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.

Climate in Sfizef

Sfizef has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.4°C), the coldest is Jan (9.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 392 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.5°C / 49°F 3.8° / 15.2° 57.6
Feb 10°C / 50°F 4° / 16° 39.3
Mar 12.6°C / 55°F 6.2° / 19° 46.5
Apr 15.6°C / 60°F 8.8° / 22.4° 50.6
May 19.6°C / 67°F 11.8° / 27.4° 26.0
Jun 24.4°C / 76°F 16.1° / 32.6° 11.6
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 19.6° / 37.1° 2.6
Aug 28°C / 82°F 19.6° / 36.3° 5.8
Sep 23.8°C / 75°F 16.4° / 31.3° 19.7
Oct 19.9°C / 68°F 12.7° / 27.1° 32.0
Nov 13.8°C / 57°F 8.2° / 19.3° 55.3
Dec 10.4°C / 51°F 5.3° / 15.6° 44.5
Sfizef enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,808 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above Algeria avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,808 ft (551 m)
Area64.5 sq mi (167.2 km²)
Population Density433/sq mi
Coordinates35.2346°N, 0.2444°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.4"
54% below Algeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

198 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 34 km
Dec 22, 1999 9 km ENE of Beni Saf, Algeria M5.6 95 km
Jun 6, 2008 17 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M5.5 81 km
Jul 24, 2008 10 km NW of Bou Tlelis, Algeria M4.9 80 km
May 22, 2014 21 km SE of Mostaganem, Algeria M4.8 75 km
Jul 11, 2017 62 km NNW of Beni Saf, Algeria M4.8 145 km
Apr 23, 2018 10 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria M4.7 91 km
Jul 14, 1997 9 km NNE of Ammi Moussa, Algeria M4.7 150 km
Feb 14, 2024 23 km N of Mascara, Algeria M4.6 52 km
Jun 26, 2022 14 km NW of Aïn el Bya, Algeria M4.6 77 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km SE of Es Senia, Algeria M4.6 52 km
Dec 22, 1999 1 km SE of Beni Saf, Algeria M4.6 103 km
Jun 6, 2008 13 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M4.5 75 km
Jul 23, 2006 11 km NNE of Relizane, Algeria M4.5 102 km
Dec 10, 1998 11 km SE of Sig, Algeria M4.5 29 km
Aug 18, 1994 7 km E of Sig, Algeria M4.5 36 km
Jul 16, 2022 60 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria M4.4 135 km
Jul 23, 2006 7 km ENE of Relizane, Algeria M4.4 99 km
May 21, 2005 8 km W of El Malah, Algeria M4.4 87 km
Jul 7, 2005 1 km SSW of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M4.3 68 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 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
March 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Sfizef has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 48°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Sfizef

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة معاشو عبد القادر - - - -
Lycée Boukhelda Abdelkader - - - -
Technicum CHIRIFI Yahia - - - -
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Libraries in Sfizef

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library Ibn Badiss0.0
مكتبة عامة0.0

Cafes in Sfizef

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

العرباوي

Clinics in Sfizef

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DZ #8702196419

Dentists in Sfizef

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DZ #8703167919

Bus Stations in Sfizef

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DZ #4943050525
DZ #4943050526

Gas Stations in Sfizef

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DZ #10152075834
DZ #2270592062
DZ #242019306
NAFTAL

Banks in Sfizef

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BADR Banque

Stadiums & Teams in Sfizef

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sfizef

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International AirportORNLarge Airport
Ghriss AirportMUWMedium Airport
Oran Tafraoui AirportTAFMedium Airport
Bousfer Air Base-Small Airport
Mostaganem AirportMQVSmall Airport
Saïda Airport-Small Airport
Sidi Bel Abbes AirportBFWSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sfizef

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosquée Al-SSahwa

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Sfizef

What is the population of Sfizef?

Sfizef has a population of 27,914 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 433 people per square mile, spread across 64.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sfizef?

Sfizef enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.4 inches.

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