Sidi Bel Abbès Province

Sidi Bel Abbès (Arabic: ولاية سيدي بلعباس) is one of the provinces (wilayas) of Algeria. Its name is derived from the name of its capital, the city of Sidi Bel Abbès. It is situated in the northwestern part of the country.

Sidi Bel Abbès Province
ولاية سيدي بلعباس
Map of Algeria highlighting Sidi Bel Abbès
Coordinates: 35°12′N 0°38′W
Country Algeria
CapitalSidi Bel Abbès
Government
  PPA presidentMr. M’Kelkel Bouziane (FLN)
  WāliMr. Samir Chibani
Area
  Total9,150.63 km2 (3,533.08 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
  Total603,369
  Density66/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01 (CET)
Area Code+213 (0) 48
ISO 3166 codeDZ-22
Districts15
Municipalities52
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