M'Sila is a province (wilaya) of northern Algeria

Algeria

Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...

. It has a population of 1 million people and an area of 18,718 km², while its capital, also called M'sila

M'Sila

M'Sila ; is the capital of M'Sila Province, Algeria, and is co-extensive with M'Sila District. It has a population of over 100,000...

, home to M'Sila University, has a population of about 100,000. Some localities in this wilaya are Bou Saada

Bou Saada

Bou Saada is a town and municipality in M'Sila Province, Algeria, situated 245 km south of Algiers. The municipality population was estimated at 134,000 in 2008....

 and Maadid

Maadid

Maadid is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 22,274....

. Chott El Hodna, a salt lake

Salt lake

A salt lake or saline lake is a landlocked body of water which has a concentration of salts and other dissolved minerals significantly higher than most lakes . In some cases, salt lakes have a higher concentration of salt than sea water, but such lakes would also be termed hypersaline lakes...

, crosses into M'Sila. However, most of the region is semi-arid

Semi-arid

A semi-arid climate or steppe climate describes climatic regions that receive precipitation below potential evapotranspiration, but not extremely...

 and undeveloped.

M'Sila is primarily known for its farming.

Additionally, M'Sila was the location of the first village constructed as part of a government-run program to transition nomadic Algerians to sedentary life using local materials. The village, now complete, was dubbed Maader and consists of houses, public and trading areas, and a mosque.

Administrative divisions

The province is divided into 15 district

District

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s (daïras), which are further divided into 47 communes

Communes of Algeria

This is a list of all communes in the North African country of Algeria. Currently, there are 1,541 communes in the country. The population data is from June 25, 1998.-See also:* List of cities in Algeria* List of postal codes of Algerian cities...

 or municipalities.

Districts

1. Aïn El Hadjel
   Aïn El Hadjel District
   Aïn El Hadjel District is a district of M'Sila Province, Algeria....
   
   
2. Aïn El Melh
   Aïn El Melh District
   Aïn El Melh District is a district of M'Sila Province, Algeria....
   
   
3. Ben S'Rour
   Ben S'Rour District
   Ben S'Rour District is a district of M'Sila Province, Algeria....
   
   
4. Bou Saâda
   Bou Saâda District
   Bou Saâda District is a district of M'Sila Province, Algeria....
   
   
5. Chellal
   Chellal District
   Chellal District is a district of M'Sila Province, Algeria....
   
   
6. Djebel Messaâd
   Djebel Messaâd District
   Djebel Messaâd District is a district of M'Sila Province, Algeria....
   
   
7. Hammam Dhalaâ
   Hammam Dhalaâ District
   Hammam Dhalaâ District is a district of M'Sila Province, Algeria....
   
   
8. Khoubana
   Khoubana District
   Khoubana District is a district of M'Sila Province, Algeria....
   
   
9. M'Sila
10. Magra
    Magra District
    Magra District is a district of M'Sila Province, Algeria....
    
    
11. Medjedel
12. Ouled Derradj
13. Ouled Sidi Brahim
14. Sidi Aïssa
15. Sidi Ameur

Communes

1. Aïn El Hadjel Aïn El Hadjel Aïn El Hadjel is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria.-References:... 2. Aïn El Melh Aïn El Melh Aïn El Melh is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria.-References:... 3. Aïn Errich Aïn Errich Aïn Errich is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria.-References:... 4. Aïn Fares Aïn Fares Aïn Fares may refer to several places in Algeria:*Aïn Fares, M'Sila*Aïn Fares, Mascara... 5. Aïn Khadra Aïn Khadra Aïn Khadra is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria.... 6. Belaïba Belaïba -References:... 7. Ben Srour Ben Srour -References:... 8. Beni Ilmane Beni Ilmane Beni Ilmane is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 7,478.-References:... 9. Benzouh Benzouh Benzouh is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 4,197.-References:... 10. Berhoum Berhoum Municipality berhoum Municipalities of the ancient and historic region of HUG and the body as a whole, known as a militant and jihadist history full of trophies and glory since desecrated feet Alastdmar land Algeria pure... 11. Bir Foda Bir Foda Bir Foda is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 4,463.... 12. Bou-Saâda

13. Bouti Sayeh Bouti Sayeh Bouti Sayeh is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria.-References:... 14. Chellal Chellal Chellal is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 4,268.-References:... 15. Dehahna Dehahna Dehahna is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 6,411.... 16. Djebel Messaad Djebel Messaad Djebel Messaad is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 11,344.-References:... 17. El Hamel El Hamel El Hamel is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 10,195.-References:... 18. El Houamed El Houamed El Houamed is a city in Algeria. It is the birthplace of Nordine Zouareg.... 19. Hammam Dhalaa Hammam Dhalaa Hammam Dhalaa is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 34,785.-References:... 20. Khoubana Khoubana Khoubana is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 6,848.... 21. Khatouti Sed Eldjir Khatouti Sed Eldjir Khatouti Sed Eldjir is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria.... 22. Maadid Maadid Maadid is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 22,274.... 23. Maarif Maarif, Algeria Maarif is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 10,990.... 24. Magra Magra District Magra District is a district of M'Sila Province, Algeria....

25. M'Cif M'Cif M'Cif is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 10,241.... 26. Medjedel Medjedel Medjedel is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 18,616.-References:... 27. M'Sila M'Sila M'Sila ; is the capital of M'Sila Province, Algeria, and is co-extensive with M'Sila District. It has a population of over 100,000... 28. M'Tarfa M'Tarfa M'Tarfa is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 7,621.... 29. Menaa Menaa (Ouled Atia) Menaa is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria.-References:... 30. Mohamed Boudiaf Mohamed boudiaf district Mohamed Boudiaf is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria.-References:... 31. Ouanougha Ouanougha Ouanougha is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 15,190.-References:... 32. Ouled Addi Guebala Ouled Addi Guebala Ouled Addi Guebala is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 22,369.... 33. Ouled Derraj Ouled Derraj Ouled Derraj is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria.-References:... 34. Ouled Madhi Ouled Madhi Ouled Madhi is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 6,525.... 35. Ouled Mansour Ouled Mansour Ouled Mansour is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 4,896.-References:... 36. Ouled Sidi Brahim Ouled Sidi Brahim Ouled Sidi Brahim is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 2,648.-References:...

37. Ouled Slimane Ouled Slimane Ouled Slimane is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 2,070.... 38. Oultene Oultene Oultene is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 1,763.... 39. Sidi Aïssa Sidi Aïssa Sidi Aïssa is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 57,270.-References:... 40. Sidi Ameur Sidi Ameur Sidi Ameur is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria.-References:... 41. Sidi Hadjeres Sidi Hadjeres Sidi Hadjeres is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 6,774.... 42. Sidi M'hamed Sidi M'hamed Sidi M'hamed is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria.... 43. Slim Slim Slim may refer to:* Field Marshal William Slim, 1st Viscount Slim , a British military commander and 13th Governor-General of Australia* Slim , Band member from the group 112... 44. Souamaa Souamaa Souamaa is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 6424.... 45. Tamsa Tamsa Tamsa is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 6284.... 46. Tarmount Tarmount Tarmount is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 9438.-References:... 47. Zarzour Zarzour Zarzour is a town and commune in M'Sila Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 1876....

External links

• Encycloepaedia of the Orient-a brief description of M'Sila, focusing on its capital
• BBC - a news article about some recent violence in M'Sila
• Archnet - focuses on the Maader village project
• Wetlands International - an in-depth description of M'Sila's wetland