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Smala, Algeria

Relizane · Algeria

Smala is a small town in Relizane, Algeria with a population of 4,000. Elevation: 722 ft (220 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,000 Population 43/sq mi density
722 ft Elevation 220 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
16.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Algiers Timezone

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People

Population4,000
Density43/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain16.4 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Population4,000
Population Density43 / sq mi
Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Coordinates35.7165°, 0.7544°
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers
Country🇩🇿 Algeria
State / ProvinceRelizane
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation16.4 inches (416 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Smala

Smala is a small town in Algeria (Relizane) with a population of 4,000. The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet (220 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.

Climate in Smala

Smala has an average annual temperature of 19.8°C (68°F). The hottest month is Jul (30°C), the coldest is Jan (10.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 356 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.8°C / 51°F 5.3° / 16.4° 38.4
Feb 11.8°C / 53°F 5.7° / 17.9° 37.9
Mar 14.4°C / 58°F 7.9° / 21° 28.1
Apr 17.6°C / 64°F 10.6° / 24.5° 55.2
May 21.5°C / 71°F 13.8° / 29.2° 33.2
Jun 26°C / 79°F 17.8° / 34.1° 8.2
Jul 30°C / 86°F 21.4° / 38.5° 1.0
Aug 30°C / 86°F 21.9° / 38.2° 5.8
Sep 26°C / 79°F 18.8° / 33.1° 16.5
Oct 21.6°C / 71°F 14.7° / 28.5° 27.7
Nov 15.8°C / 60°F 10.4° / 21.1° 57.2
Dec 12.2°C / 54°F 7° / 17.3° 46.7
Smala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above Algeria avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Area94.1 sq mi (243.7 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates35.7165°N, 0.7544°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.4"
57% below Algeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.52"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

233 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 81 km
Jun 6, 2008 17 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M5.5 129 km
Jul 20, 2005 68 km NW of Abou el Hassan, Algeria M5.0 128 km
Jan 17, 2009 10 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria M4.8 105 km
May 22, 2014 21 km SE of Mostaganem, Algeria M4.8 47 km
Apr 23, 2018 10 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria M4.7 72 km
Jan 19, 1992 8 km E of El Abadia, Algeria M4.7 112 km
Jul 14, 1997 9 km NNE of Ammi Moussa, Algeria M4.7 45 km
Jun 26, 2022 14 km NW of Aïn el Bya, Algeria M4.6 106 km
Feb 14, 2024 23 km N of Mascara, Algeria M4.6 60 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km SE of Es Senia, Algeria M4.6 120 km
Jun 18, 2008 9 km NE of ’Aïn Merane, Algeria M4.6 62 km
Apr 25, 2012 25 km N of El Abadia, Algeria M4.6 118 km
Dec 10, 1998 11 km SE of Sig, Algeria M4.5 82 km
Jul 23, 2006 11 km NNE of Relizane, Algeria M4.5 18 km
Aug 18, 1994 7 km E of Sig, Algeria M4.5 81 km
Jun 6, 2008 13 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M4.5 126 km
Nov 2, 2009 6 km E of El Abadia, Algeria M4.4 109 km
Jul 23, 2006 7 km ENE of Relizane, Algeria M4.4 11 km
Jul 31, 2021 5 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria M4.4 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 3,000 122 km
1980 EL ASNAM Eruption + Earthquake 0.7 m 5,000 77 km
1954 SEA OF ALBORAN Eruption + Earthquake 0.3 m 1,243 98 km
1891 SEA OF ALBORAN Earthquake - 36 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in
October 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
December 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in Wettest

Smala has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Smala

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CEM Moudjahida Bouaziz Rabia - - - -
مدرسة الأمير عبدالقادر - - - -
مدرسة شنافة أحمد - - - -
متوسطة الشهيد بن معزوزة احمد - - - -
ابتدائية بن زهرة جلول - - - -
ابتدائية الشهيد بن عبد القادر محمد - - - -
ابتدائية الشهيد بن علي الحاج - - - -
ابتدائية الشهيد واضح عبد القادر - - - -
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Radio Stations near Smala

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Smala

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Librerie communal0.0
دار المعلم0.0
مقهي إنترنت0.0
مكتب خدمات السكريتارية و المكتبية0.0
مكتبة بلدية0.0

Farmers Markets in Smala

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
سوق الفلاح
سوق الفلاح - سابقا

Cafes in Smala

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

قهوة البشير
قهوة كروم
مقهى أزيامي
مقهى الأمراء

Dentists in Smala

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DZ #4465620779
دكتور بن بحونة

Gas Stations in Smala

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DZ #3197919806
DZ #4465616902
DZ #4465616903

Stadiums & Teams in Smala

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Smala

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chlef Aboubakr Belkaid International AirportCFKLarge Airport
Abdelhafid Boussouf Bou Chekif AirportTIDMedium Airport
Ghriss AirportMUWMedium Airport
Relizane Airport-Medium Airport
Mostaganem AirportMQVSmall Airport

Post Offices in Smala

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste
Bureau de poste
مكتب البريد

Churches & Religious Organizations in Smala

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
mosquée EL-hidaya
مسجد علي بن ابي طالب

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Algiers
Elevation
220 m (722 ft)

🇩🇿 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 Smala

What is the population of Smala?

Smala has a population of 4,000 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 94.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Smala?

Smala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.4 inches.

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