Saïda () is a province (wilaya) of Algeria, named after its capital.

History

The province was created from parts of Oran department, Saïda province and Saoura province in 1974.

In 1984 El Bayadh Province and Naama Province were carved out of its territory.

Geography

Saïda is located in the western high plateaus of Algeria. Historically, it has been considered a gateway between the plateaus and deserts of the south and the more populated north of the country. The province has abundant water.

Administrative divisions

The province is divided into 6 districts (daïras), which are further divided into 16 communes or municipalities.

Districts

  1. Aïn El Hadjar
  2. El Hassasna
  3. Ouled Brahim
  4. Saïda
  5. Sidi Boubekeur
  6. Youb

Communes

  1. Aïn El Hadjar
  2. Aïn Sekhouna
  3. Aïn Soltane
  4. Doui Thabet
  5. El Hassasna
  6. Hounet
  7. Maamora
  8. Moulay Larbi
  9. Ouled Brahim
  10. Ouled Khaled
  11. Saïda
  12. Sidi Ahmed
  13. Sidi Amar
  14. Sidi Boubekeur
  15. Tircine
  16. Youb

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