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Blida

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AT A GLANCE

Blida in facts

  • TypeProvince
  • CapitalBlida
  • Population1 m2008 · 1,002,937
  • Area1,479 km²
Map: Natural Earth (public domain) · Open in the world map
All geographic & statistical details (15)
Density
678 people per km²
World region
Africa · Northern Africa
Share of Algeria’s area
0.1% of Algeria
Share of Algeria’s people
2.1% of Algeria
National anthem
"Kassaman" (We Pledge) · Mufdi Zakariah/Mohamed Fawzi
Official languages
Arabic, Standard Algerian Berber
Currency
Algerian dinar
Calling code
+213
Drives on the
right
ISO 3166-2 code
DZ-09
Official website
wilayadeblida.dz (opens in a new tab)
Time zone
UTC+1
Location
36.5°N, 2.8°E
Distance from Algiers
40 km (straight line)
Neighbouring regions
6

Facts: Wikidata Q233637, retrieved 1 November 2026. Figures can change; check the source for the latest. Location, time zone and distances are worked out by The Landlore from Wikidata coordinates and the IANA time zone database.

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